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Murphy vs Alexande

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexande

Boy #827 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein + aner

Cultural Roots

English Greek Russian Scottish Spanish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#827
Total SSA Count
301
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Murphy Rank #815
Alexande Rank #827

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #827 for Alexande.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy or Alexande more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Alexande at #827 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Alexande mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Alexande means "defender of men" (Greek alexein + aner origin).

Are Murphy and Alexande boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Alexande is primarily a boy name.

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