Murphy vs Harley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #1,020 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long meadow, rocky meadow"

Origin: Old English

American English Australian

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Murphy Rank #815

Harley Rank #1,020

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1020 for Harley.

Is Murphy or Harley more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Harley at #1020 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Harley mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Harley means "long meadow, rocky meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Harley boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Harley is primarily a boy name.