Dempsey vs Richard

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 #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Richard mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Dempsey and Richard boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.