Murphy vs Charley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Murphy Rank #815

Charley Rank #1,838

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1838 for Charley.

Is Murphy or Charley more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Charley mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Murphy and Charley boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.