Dempsey vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Frederic Rank #2,888

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Dempsey or Frederic more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Frederic mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Dempsey and Frederic boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.