Murphy vs Roland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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Murphy Rank #815

Roland Rank #664

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Roland more popular?

Roland is more popular, ranked #664 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Roland mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Murphy and Roland boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.