Emory vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emory

Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Emory Rank #886

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Emory or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Emory and Murphy mean?

Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Emory and Murphy boy or girl names?

Emory is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.