Legacy vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Legacy

Boy #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"inheritance, bequest"

Origin: Latin

American African-American English

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Legacy Rank #956

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #956 for Legacy.

Is Legacy or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Legacy at #956 in the United States.

What do Legacy and Murphy mean?

Legacy means "inheritance, bequest" (Latin origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Legacy and Murphy boy or girl names?

Legacy is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.