Allan vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Allan Rank #854

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Allan or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Allan and Murphy mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Allan and Murphy boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.