Murphy vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Murphy Rank #815

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Nelson mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Murphy and Nelson boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.