Larkin vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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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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Larkin Rank #2,984

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2984 for Larkin.

Is Larkin or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Larkin at #2984 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Dempsey mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Larkin and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.