Harlem vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlem

Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Harlem Rank #1,015

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Is Harlem or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Harlem and Murphy mean?

Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Harlem and Murphy boy or girl names?

Harlem is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.