Ike vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ike

Boy #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

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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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Ike Rank #2,970

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2970 for Ike.

Is Ike or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Ike at #2970 in the United States.

What do Ike and Dempsey mean?

Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ike and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Ike is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.