Murphy vs Leroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French

French African American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Leroy Rank #864

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #864 for Leroy.

Is Murphy or Leroy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Leroy at #864 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Leroy mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Leroy means "the king" (Old French origin).

Are Murphy and Leroy boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Leroy is primarily a boy name.