Murphy vs Emery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #825 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home power, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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Murphy Rank #815

Emery Rank #825

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #825 for Emery.

Is Murphy or Emery more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Emery at #825 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Emery mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Emery means "home power, ruler of work" (Germanic origin).

Are Murphy and Emery boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Emery is primarily a boy name.