Murphy vs Lee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Murphy Rank #815

Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Lee mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Murphy and Lee boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.