Murphy vs Keanu

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"cool breeze over the mountains"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian American Polynesian

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Murphy Rank #815

Keanu Rank #634

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Keanu more popular?

Keanu is more popular, ranked #634 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Keanu mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Keanu means "cool breeze over the mountains" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Murphy and Keanu boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Keanu is primarily a boy name.