Dempsey vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Frederic

Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

Cultural Roots

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,888
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fred, Freddie, Rick

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845
Frederic Rank #2,888

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dempsey ___

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

Frederic ___

  • Frederic Louis
  • Frederic Henri
  • Frederic Charles
  • Frederic William
  • Frederic James
  • Frederic Auguste

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

If you choose Frederic

Henri Leopold Cecile Marguerite Albert

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Frederic more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Frederic mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Dempsey and Frederic boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.

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