Herman vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Herman Rank #2,654

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Herman or Dempsey more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Herman and Dempsey mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Herman and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.