Dempsey vs Wilbur

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 #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Wilbur Rank #2,964

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Dempsey or Wilbur more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Wilbur mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Dempsey and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.