Murphy vs Heath

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

English Australian American

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Murphy Rank #815

Heath Rank #852

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Murphy or Heath more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Heath mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Heath boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.