Murphy vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Murphy Rank #815

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Hugh mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Murphy and Hugh boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.