Murphy vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

American English Scottish

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Murphy Rank #815

Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Cal mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Murphy and Cal boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.