Reilly vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reilly

Boy #2,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Irish-American Scottish Australian

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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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Reilly Rank #2,800

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Reilly or Dempsey more popular?

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2800 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Reilly and Dempsey mean?

Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Reilly and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Reilly is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.