Murphy vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

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Murphy Rank #815

Alvin Rank #792

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Alvin more popular?

Alvin is more popular, ranked #792 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Alvin mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Alvin means "noble friend, elf friend" (Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Alvin boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.