Murphy vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Murphy Rank #815

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Henry mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Murphy and Henry boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.