Murphy vs Evander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"good man, strong man"

Origin: Greek

Scottish American Ancient Roman

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Murphy Rank #815

Evander Rank #773

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Evander more popular?

Evander is more popular, ranked #773 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Evander mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Evander means "good man, strong man" (Greek origin).

Are Murphy and Evander boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Evander is primarily a boy name.