Murphy vs Lachlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lakes"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Australian Irish

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Murphy Rank #815

Lachlan Rank #692

Lachlan is more popular, ranked #692 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Lachlan more popular?

Lachlan is more popular, ranked #692 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Lachlan mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Lachlan means "land of lakes" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Murphy and Lachlan boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Lachlan is primarily a boy name.