Murphy vs Amos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #699 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"carried by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish English American

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Murphy Rank #815

Amos Rank #699

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Amos more popular?

Amos is more popular, ranked #699 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Amos mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Amos means "carried by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Amos boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Amos is primarily a boy name.