Arlan vs Murray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Arlan Rank #2,775
Murray Rank #2,744

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlan or Murray more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Murray mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Arlan and Murray boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.

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