Cal vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Cal Rank #671

Murphy Rank #815

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Cal or Murphy more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Cal and Murphy mean?

Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Cal and Murphy boy or girl names?

Cal is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.