Murphy vs Wylder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #680 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"untamed, wild-natured"

Origin: English

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Murphy Rank #815

Wylder Rank #680

Wylder is more popular, ranked #680 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Wylder more popular?

Wylder is more popular, ranked #680 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Wylder mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Wylder means "untamed, wild-natured" (English origin).

Are Murphy and Wylder boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Wylder is primarily a boy name.