Murphy vs Murray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Murphy Rank #815

Murray Rank #2,744

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murphy or Murray more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Murray mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Murphy and Murray boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.