Dane vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Dane Rank #882

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Dane or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and Murphy mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Dane and Murphy boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.