Jefferson vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Jefferson Rank #711

Murphy Rank #815

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Jefferson or Murphy more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Murphy mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Jefferson and Murphy boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.