Ted vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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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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Ted Rank #2,917

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Ted or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Ted and Dempsey mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ted and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.