Dempsey vs Wolfe

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 #2,749 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Germanic

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Dempsey Rank #2,845

Wolfe Rank #2,749

Wolfe is more popular, ranked #2749 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Dempsey or Wolfe more popular?

Wolfe is more popular, ranked #2749 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Wolfe mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wolfe means "wolf" (Germanic origin).

Are Dempsey and Wolfe boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Wolfe is primarily a boy name.