Murphy vs Kylen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"narrow, a strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Murphy Rank #815

Kylen Rank #922

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #922 for Kylen.

Is Murphy or Kylen more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Kylen at #922 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Kylen mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Kylen means "narrow, a strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Murphy and Kylen boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Kylen is primarily a boy name.