Dempsey vs Rickey

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 #2,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Rickey Rank #2,803

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Rickey more popular?

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Rickey mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Dempsey and Rickey boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Rickey is primarily a boy name.