Leroy vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leroy

Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French 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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Leroy Rank #864

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Leroy or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Leroy and Murphy mean?

Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Leroy and Murphy boy or girl names?

Leroy is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.