Murphy vs Kolter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #836 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt keeper, young horse handler"

Origin: Old English colt + occupational

American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Kolter Rank #836

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #836 for Kolter.

Is Murphy or Kolter more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Kolter at #836 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Kolter mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Kolter means "colt keeper, young horse handler" (Old English colt + occupational origin).

Are Murphy and Kolter boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Kolter is primarily a boy name.