Murphy vs Sam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Murphy Rank #815

Sam Rank #652

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Sam more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Sam mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Sam boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.