Murphy vs Corey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Corey Rank #679

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Corey more popular?

Corey is more popular, ranked #679 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Corey mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Murphy and Corey boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.