Murphy vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American English

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Murphy Rank #815

Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Uriah mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Uriah boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.