Murphy vs Douglas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Murphy Rank #815

Douglas Rank #855

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Murphy or Douglas more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Douglas mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Murphy and Douglas boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.