Murphy vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Murphy Rank #815

Harold Rank #991

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Murphy or Harold more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Harold mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Harold boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.