Addy vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Addy

Girl #4,621 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble kind, of noble nature"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,621
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ad

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Dempsey

Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,845
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Demp

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Popularity Comparison

Addy Rank #4,621
Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #4621 for Addy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Addy ___

  • Addy Rose
  • Addy Grace
  • Addy Jane
  • Addy Kate
  • Addy Elise
  • Addy Belle

Dempsey ___

  • Dempsey James
  • Dempsey Patrick
  • Dempsey Flynn
  • Dempsey Sean
  • Dempsey Cole
  • Dempsey Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Addy

Maddie Ellie Millie Charlie Lily

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addy or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Addy at #4621 in the United States.

What do Addy and Dempsey mean?

Addy means "noble kind, of noble nature" (Old High German origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Addy and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Addy is primarily a girl name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.

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