Dempsey vs Larkin

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 #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Larkin Rank #2,984

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Dempsey or Larkin more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Larkin mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dempsey and Larkin boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Larkin is primarily a boy name.