Kannon vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kannon

Boy #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

American Japanese-influenced

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Kannon Rank #985

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #985 for Kannon.

Is Kannon or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Kannon at #985 in the United States.

What do Kannon and Murphy mean?

Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kannon and Murphy boy or girl names?

Kannon is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.