Murphy vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Murphy Rank #815

Maurice Rank #932

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Murphy or Maurice more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Maurice mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Murphy and Maurice boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.