Murphy vs Robin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Murphy Rank #815

Robin Rank #809

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Robin more popular?

Robin is more popular, ranked #809 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Robin mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Murphy and Robin boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.