Harold vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Harold Rank #991

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Murphy mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Harold and Murphy boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.