Rick vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 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

✓ All Clear

Rick Rank #2,948

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2948 for Rick.

Is Rick or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Rick at #2948 in the United States.

What do Rick and Dempsey mean?

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

Are Rick and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Rick is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.