Murphy vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Murphy Rank #815

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Gideon mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Gideon boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.