Murphy vs Jayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Jayson mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Murphy and Jayson boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.