Murphy vs Turner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Turner Rank #1,007

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #1007 for Turner.

Is Murphy or Turner more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Turner at #1007 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Turner mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin).

Are Murphy and Turner boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Turner is primarily a boy name.