Bertha vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bertha

Girl #4,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Old High German 'beraht'

Cultural Roots

German English French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,800
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Berta, Bertie, Bert

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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

Bertha Rank #4,800
Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #4800 for Bertha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bertha ___

  • Bertha Mae
  • Bertha June
  • Bertha Rose
  • Bertha Louise
  • Bertha Anne
  • Bertha Claire

Dempsey ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Edna Mabel Ethel Clarence Walter

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bertha or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Bertha at #4800 in the United States.

What do Bertha and Dempsey mean?

Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Bertha and Dempsey boy or girl names?

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

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