Murphy vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Murphy Rank #815

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Harry mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Murphy and Harry boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.