Murphy vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Murphy Rank #815

Jerry Rank #868

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Murphy or Jerry more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Jerry mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Jerry boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.