Dempsey vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Liem Rank #5,715

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Dempsey or Liem more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Liem mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Dempsey and Liem boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.