Murphy vs Layton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Murphy Rank #815

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Layton mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Layton boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.