Murphy vs Princeton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #615 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince's town"

Origin: English

American African American

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Murphy Rank #815

Princeton Rank #615

Princeton is more popular, ranked #615 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Princeton more popular?

Princeton is more popular, ranked #615 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Princeton mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Princeton means "prince's town" (English origin).

Are Murphy and Princeton boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Princeton is primarily a boy name.