Murphy vs Reese

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Murphy Rank #815

Reese Rank #621

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Reese mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Murphy and Reese boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.