Murphy vs Dexter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"right-handed, skillful"

Origin: Latin dexter

English American British

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Murphy Rank #815

Dexter Rank #722

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Dexter more popular?

Dexter is more popular, ranked #722 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Dexter mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Dexter means "right-handed, skillful" (Latin dexter origin).

Are Murphy and Dexter boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Dexter is primarily a boy name.