Murphy vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Murphy Rank #815

Shepard Rank #942

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Murphy or Shepard more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Shepard mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Shepard boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.