Murphy vs Gage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pledge, security deposit"

Origin: Old French gage

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Murphy Rank #815

Gage Rank #834

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #834 for Gage.

Is Murphy or Gage more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Gage at #834 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Gage mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Gage means "pledge, security deposit" (Old French gage origin).

Are Murphy and Gage boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Gage is primarily a boy name.