Cylas vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cylas

Boy #2,759 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,759
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cy

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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

Cylas Rank #2,759
Dempsey Rank #2,845

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cylas ___

  • Cylas James
  • Cylas Lee
  • Cylas Alexander
  • Cylas River
  • Cylas Grant

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 Cylas

Silas Cyrus Everett Iris Elara

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylas or Dempsey more popular?

Cylas is more popular, ranked #2759 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Cylas and Dempsey mean?

Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cylas and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Cylas is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.

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