Dempsey vs Krista

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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Krista

Girl #4,604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Christ, anointed"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian German Czech

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,604
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kris

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Popularity Comparison

Dempsey Rank #2,845
Krista Rank #4,604

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #4604 for Krista.

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

Krista ___

  • Krista Marie
  • Krista Lynn
  • Krista Ann
  • Krista Lee
  • Krista Nicole
  • Krista Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Krista

Brad Todd Kelly Stacy Lance

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dempsey or Krista more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Krista at #4604 in the United States.

What do Dempsey and Krista mean?

Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Krista means "follower of Christ, anointed" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Dempsey and Krista boy or girl names?

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

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