Murphy vs Ferrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Murphy Rank #815

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Murphy or Ferrin more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Ferrin mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Murphy and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.