Murphy vs Dax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #640 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"water, thermal waters (place name)"

Origin: French/Basque

English American French

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Murphy Rank #815

Dax Rank #640

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Dax more popular?

Dax is more popular, ranked #640 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Dax mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Dax means "water, thermal waters (place name)" (French/Basque origin).

Are Murphy and Dax boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Dax is primarily a boy name.