Back to Baby Names

Knight vs Murray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Knight Rank #2,701
Murray Rank #2,744

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 vs #2744 for Murray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knight or Murray more popular?

Knight is more popular, ranked #2701 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Knight and Murray mean?

Knight means "servant, attendant" (Old English origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Knight and Murray boy or girl names?

Knight is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons