Dempsey vs Ralf

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 #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

German Scandinavian English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Ralf Rank #32,528

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Is Dempsey or Ralf more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Ralf mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin).

Are Dempsey and Ralf boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Ralf is primarily a boy name.