Murphy vs Melvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American Scandinavian Welsh

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Murphy Rank #815

Melvin Rank #876

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #876 for Melvin.

Is Murphy or Melvin more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Melvin at #876 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Melvin mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Melvin boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.