Murphy vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Murphy Rank #815

Houston Rank #704

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Houston more popular?

Houston is more popular, ranked #704 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Houston mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Murphy and Houston boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.