Murphy vs Muriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

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Murphy Rank #815

Muriel Rank #3,168

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #3168 for Muriel.

Is Murphy or Muriel more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Muriel at #3168 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Muriel mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin).

Are Murphy and Muriel boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Muriel is primarily a girl name.