Murphy vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American German

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Murphy Rank #815

Emory Rank #886

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #886 for Emory.

Is Murphy or Emory more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Emory at #886 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Emory mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Murphy and Emory boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.