Murphy vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Murphy Rank #815

Eugene Rank #871

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #871 for Eugene.

Is Murphy or Eugene more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Eugene at #871 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Eugene mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Murphy and Eugene boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.