Derrick vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derrick

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Derrick Rank #820

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Derrick or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Derrick and Murphy mean?

Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Derrick and Murphy boy or girl names?

Derrick is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.