Murphy vs Riggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the ridge"

Origin: Old English hrycg

American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Riggs Rank #669

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Riggs more popular?

Riggs is more popular, ranked #669 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Riggs mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Riggs means "dweller by the ridge" (Old English hrycg origin).

Are Murphy and Riggs boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Riggs is primarily a boy name.