Murphy vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Murphy Rank #815

Joan Rank #1,014

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Murphy or Joan more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Joan mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Joan boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.