Edison vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edison

Boy #828 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Edie (son of Edward)"

Origin: Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard)

American English

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Edison Rank #828

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #828 for Edison.

Is Edison or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Edison at #828 in the United States.

What do Edison and Murphy mean?

Edison means "son of Edie (son of Edward)" (Old English ead (wealth) + weard (guard) origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Edison and Murphy boy or girl names?

Edison is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.