Mathew vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Mathew Rank #941

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Mathew or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Murphy mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Mathew and Murphy boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.