Murphy vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish American British

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Murphy Rank #815

Ira Rank #978

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Murphy or Ira more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Ira mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Ira boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.