Murphy vs Kareem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #676 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"generous, noble, honorable"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim Egyptian Lebanese American

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Murphy Rank #815

Kareem Rank #676

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Kareem more popular?

Kareem is more popular, ranked #676 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Kareem mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Kareem means "generous, noble, honorable" (Arabic origin).

Are Murphy and Kareem boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Kareem is primarily a boy name.