Murphy vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Murphy Rank #815

Curtis Rank #929

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #929 for Curtis.

Is Murphy or Curtis more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Curtis at #929 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Curtis mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Murphy and Curtis boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.