Murphy vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Murphy Rank #815

Mathew Rank #941

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Murphy or Mathew more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Mathew mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Mathew boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.