Dempsey vs Rick

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Rick Rank #2,948

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Dempsey or Rick more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Rick mean?

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

Are Dempsey and Rick boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.