Murphy vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Murphy Rank #815

Jon Rank #893

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Murphy or Jon more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Jon mean?

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

Are Murphy and Jon boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.