Houston vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Houston

Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Houston Rank #704

Murphy Rank #815

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Houston or Murphy more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Houston and Murphy mean?

Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Houston and Murphy boy or girl names?

Houston is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.