Boston vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boston Rank #628

Murphy Rank #815

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Boston or Murphy more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Boston and Murphy mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Boston and Murphy boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.