Murphy vs Forest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Murphy Rank #815

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Forest mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Murphy and Forest boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.