Murphy vs Rocky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the rocks"

Origin: English

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Murphy Rank #815

Rocky Rank #658

Rocky is more popular, ranked #658 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Rocky more popular?

Rocky is more popular, ranked #658 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Rocky mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Rocky means "from the rocks" (English origin).

Are Murphy and Rocky boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Rocky is primarily a boy name.