Koi vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koi

Boy #2,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"love, romantic feeling"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American Hawaiian

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Koi Rank #2,684

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Koi or Dempsey more popular?

Koi is more popular, ranked #2684 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Koi and Dempsey mean?

Koi means "love, romantic feeling" (Japanese origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Koi and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Koi is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.