Dempsey vs Herman

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 #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Herman Rank #2,654

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Herman more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Herman mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin).

Are Dempsey and Herman boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Herman is primarily a boy name.