Grey vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Grey Rank #878

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #878 for Grey.

Is Grey or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Grey and Murphy mean?

Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Grey and Murphy boy or girl names?

Grey is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.