Dash vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dash

Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Dash Rank #969

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Dash or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Dash and Murphy mean?

Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Dash and Murphy boy or girl names?

Dash is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.