Murphy vs Jimmy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #860 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows"

Origin: Hebrew via James/Jacob

English American Irish Australian

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Murphy Rank #815

Jimmy Rank #860

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #860 for Jimmy.

Is Murphy or Jimmy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Jimmy at #860 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Jimmy mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Jimmy means "supplanter, one who follows" (Hebrew via James/Jacob origin).

Are Murphy and Jimmy boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Jimmy is primarily a boy name.