Dempsey vs Ted

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 #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Ted Rank #2,917

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Dempsey or Ted more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Ted mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Dempsey and Ted boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.