Mac vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mac

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Mac Rank #696

Murphy Rank #815

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Mac or Murphy more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Mac and Murphy mean?

Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Mac and Murphy boy or girl names?

Mac is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.