Murphy vs Davis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English/Welsh patronymic

English Welsh American

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Murphy Rank #815

Davis Rank #646

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Davis more popular?

Davis is more popular, ranked #646 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Davis mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Davis means "son of David" (English/Welsh patronymic origin).

Are Murphy and Davis boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Davis is primarily a boy name.