Davis vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davis

Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Davis Rank #646

Murphy Rank #815

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Davis or Murphy more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Davis and Murphy mean?

Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Davis and Murphy boy or girl names?

Davis is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.