Murphy vs Legacy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #956 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"inheritance, bequest"

Origin: Latin

American African-American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Legacy Rank #956

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #956 for Legacy.

Is Murphy or Legacy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Legacy at #956 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Legacy mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Legacy means "inheritance, bequest" (Latin origin).

Are Murphy and Legacy boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Legacy is primarily a boy name.