Murphy vs Neo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new"

Origin: Greek neos

American European African Setswana

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Murphy Rank #815

Neo Rank #972

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #972 for Neo.

Is Murphy or Neo more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Neo at #972 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Neo mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Neo means "new" (Greek neos origin).

Are Murphy and Neo boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Neo is primarily a boy name.