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Arden vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arden

Boy #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#946
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arden Rank #946
Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #946 for Arden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arden or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Arden and Murphy mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Arden and Murphy boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.

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