Murphy vs Lochlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish Australian New Zealand

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Murphy Rank #815

Lochlan Rank #774

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Lochlan more popular?

Lochlan is more popular, ranked #774 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Lochlan mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Murphy and Lochlan boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Lochlan is primarily a boy name.