Murphy vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Murphy Rank #815

Alec Rank #880

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Murphy or Alec more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Alec mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Murphy and Alec boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.