Rickey vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rickey

Boy #2,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Rickey Rank #2,803

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Rickey or Dempsey more popular?

Rickey is more popular, ranked #2803 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Rickey and Dempsey mean?

Rickey means "powerful ruler" (Old High German origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rickey and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Rickey is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.