Curtis vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Curtis

Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Curtis Rank #929

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Curtis or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Curtis and Murphy mean?

Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Curtis and Murphy boy or girl names?

Curtis is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.