Harry vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Murphy Rank #815

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Harry or Murphy more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Harry and Murphy mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Harry and Murphy boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.