Murphy vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Murphy Rank #815

Dillon Rank #870

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #870 for Dillon.

Is Murphy or Dillon more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Dillon at #870 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Dillon mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Murphy and Dillon boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.