Dempsey vs Reilly

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 #2,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Reilly Rank #2,800

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Reilly more popular?

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Reilly mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dempsey and Reilly boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Reilly is primarily a boy name.