Ira vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ira

Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Ira Rank #978

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Ira or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Ira and Murphy mean?

Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ira and Murphy boy or girl names?

Ira is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.