Murphy vs Layne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #697 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a narrow road or lane"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Layne Rank #697

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Layne more popular?

Layne is more popular, ranked #697 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Layne mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Layne means "a narrow road or lane" (Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Layne boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Layne is primarily a boy name.