Murphy vs Boston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Murphy Rank #815

Boston Rank #628

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Boston more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Boston mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Boston boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Boston is primarily a boy name.