Murphy vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Murphy Rank #815

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Wilson mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Murphy and Wilson boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.