Dempsey vs Kree

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845
Kree Rank #2,464

Kree is more popular, ranked #2464 vs #2845 for Dempsey.

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

Kree ___

  • Kree James
  • Kree Cole
  • Kree Blaze
  • Kree Stone
  • Kree Axel
  • Kree Rex

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dempsey

Finnegan Callahan Brennan Clancy Tierney

If you choose Kree

Zane Jax Remy Nova Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Kree more popular?

Kree is more popular, ranked #2464 compared to Dempsey at #2845 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Kree mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kree means "warrior people (Cree)" (Algonquian origin).

Are Dempsey and Kree boy or girl names?

Dempsey is primarily a boy name. Kree is primarily a boy name.

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