Keith vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keith

Boy #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Keith Rank #758

Murphy Rank #815

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Keith or Murphy more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Keith and Murphy mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Keith and Murphy boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.