Murphy vs Harlem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Murphy Rank #815

Harlem Rank #1,015

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1015 for Harlem.

Is Murphy or Harlem more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Harlem at #1015 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Harlem mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Murphy and Harlem boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.