Murphy vs Flynn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Murphy Rank #815

Flynn Rank #738

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Flynn more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Flynn mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Murphy and Flynn boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Flynn is primarily a boy name.