Dempsey vs Roper

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 #2,702 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rope maker"

Origin: Old English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Roper Rank #2,702

Roper is more popular, ranked #2702 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Roper more popular?

Roper is more popular, ranked #2702 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Roper mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Roper means "rope maker" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Roper boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Roper is primarily a boy name.