Dempsey vs Ike

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 #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Ike Rank #2,970

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2970 for Ike.

Is Dempsey or Ike more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Ike at #2970 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Ike mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dempsey and Ike boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Ike is primarily a boy name.