Murphy vs Avi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

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Murphy Rank #815

Avi Rank #846

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #846 for Avi.

Is Murphy or Avi more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Avi mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Avi boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Avi is primarily a boy name.