Murphy vs Nixon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Nicholas, son of Nick"

Origin: English

English American Australian

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Murphy Rank #815

Nixon Rank #873

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #873 for Nixon.

Is Murphy or Nixon more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Nixon at #873 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Nixon mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Nixon means "son of Nicholas, son of Nick" (English origin).

Are Murphy and Nixon boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Nixon is primarily a boy name.