Murphy vs Derrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #820 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

American English Dutch

8 High Risk

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Murphy Rank #815

Derrick Rank #820

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #820 for Derrick.

Is Murphy or Derrick more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Derrick at #820 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Derrick mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Derrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Murphy and Derrick boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Derrick is primarily a boy name.