Murphy vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Jefferson Rank #711

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Jefferson more popular?

Jefferson is more popular, ranked #711 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Jefferson mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Murphy and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.