Murphy vs Kannon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries"

Origin: Japanese/Sanskrit

American Japanese-influenced

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Murphy Rank #815

Kannon Rank #985

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #985 for Kannon.

Is Murphy or Kannon more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Kannon at #985 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Kannon mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Kannon means "perceiving sounds, hearing the world's cries" (Japanese/Sanskrit origin).

Are Murphy and Kannon boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Kannon is primarily a boy name.