Wilbur vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilbur

Boy #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

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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Wilbur Rank #2,964

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Wilbur or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Wilbur and Dempsey mean?

Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Wilbur and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Wilbur is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.