Richard vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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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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Richard Rank #232

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Richard or Dempsey more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Richard and Dempsey mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.