Murphy vs Shawn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

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Murphy Rank #815

Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Shawn mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Murphy and Shawn boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.