Murphy vs Drake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #662 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dragon"

Origin: Old English from Latin draco

English American Scandinavian

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Murphy Rank #815

Drake Rank #662

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Drake more popular?

Drake is more popular, ranked #662 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Drake mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Drake means "dragon" (Old English from Latin draco origin).

Are Murphy and Drake boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Drake is primarily a boy name.