Dennis vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dennis

Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Dennis Rank #708

Murphy Rank #815

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Dennis or Murphy more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Dennis and Murphy mean?

Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Dennis and Murphy boy or girl names?

Dennis is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.