Murphy vs Dennis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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Murphy Rank #815

Dennis Rank #708

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Dennis more popular?

Dennis is more popular, ranked #708 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Dennis mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Murphy and Dennis boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.