Murphy vs Raylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #717 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ray of light, bright counsel"

Origin: Old English rǣd + land

American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Raylan Rank #717

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Raylan more popular?

Raylan is more popular, ranked #717 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Raylan mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Raylan means "ray of light, bright counsel" (Old English rǣd + land origin).

Are Murphy and Raylan boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Raylan is primarily a boy name.