Murphy vs Ambrose

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, divine"

Origin: Greek

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Murphy Rank #815

Ambrose Rank #744

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Ambrose more popular?

Ambrose is more popular, ranked #744 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Ambrose mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Ambrose means "immortal, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Murphy and Ambrose boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Ambrose is primarily a boy name.