Murphy vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Murphy Rank #815

Hiram Rank #1,768

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Murphy or Hiram more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Hiram mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Hiram boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.