Roper vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roper

Boy #2,702 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rope maker"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Roper Rank #2,702

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Roper is more popular, ranked #2702 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Is Roper or Dempsey more popular?

Roper is more popular, ranked #2702 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Roper and Dempsey mean?

Roper means "rope maker" (Old English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Roper and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Roper is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.