Hugh vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Hugh Rank #765

Murphy Rank #815

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Hugh or Murphy more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Murphy mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Hugh and Murphy boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.