Murphy vs Jones

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Murphy Rank #815

Jones Rank #849

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #849 for Jones.

Is Murphy or Jones more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Jones at #849 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Jones mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Murphy and Jones boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.