Murphy vs Mike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

American English European

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Murphy Rank #815

Mike Rank #1,011

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Murphy or Mike more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Mike mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Mike boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Mike is primarily a boy name.