Alec vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alec

Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Alec Rank #880

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Alec or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Alec and Murphy mean?

Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Alec and Murphy boy or girl names?

Alec is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.