Lee vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Murphy Rank #815

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Lee or Murphy more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Lee and Murphy mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Lee and Murphy boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.