Jones vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Jones Rank #849

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Jones or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Jones and Murphy mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Jones and Murphy boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.