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Murphy vs Bastian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bastian

Boy #1,003 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"venerable, revered"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Spanish French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,003
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Murphy Rank #815
Bastian Rank #1,003

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1003 for Bastian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy or Bastian more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Bastian at #1003 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Bastian mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Bastian means "venerable, revered" (Greek origin).

Are Murphy and Bastian boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Bastian is primarily a boy name.

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