Ben vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Ben Rank #802

Murphy Rank #815

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Ben or Murphy more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Ben and Murphy mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ben and Murphy boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.