Joan vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Joan Rank #1,014

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Joan or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Murphy mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Joan and Murphy boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.