Murphy vs Trace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #705 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"path, track, trail"

Origin: Old French via English

American English Southern American

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Murphy Rank #815

Trace Rank #705

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Trace more popular?

Trace is more popular, ranked #705 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Trace mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Trace means "path, track, trail" (Old French via English origin).

Are Murphy and Trace boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Trace is primarily a boy name.