Murphy vs Mac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Murphy Rank #815

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Mac mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Murphy and Mac boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.