Murphy vs Wes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Murphy Rank #815

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Wes mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Wes boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.