Murphy vs Leonard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Murphy Rank #815

Leonard Rank #674

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Leonard more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Leonard mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Murphy and Leonard boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.