Mike vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Mike Rank #1,011

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Murphy mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Mike and Murphy boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.