Murphy vs Danny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

American Irish English Jewish

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Murphy Rank #815

Danny Rank #642

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Danny more popular?

Danny is more popular, ranked #642 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Danny mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Murphy and Danny boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.