Murphy vs Yael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mountain goat, to ascend"

Origin: Hebrew

Israeli Jewish French American

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Murphy Rank #815

Yael Rank #791

Yael is more popular, ranked #791 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Yael more popular?

Yael is more popular, ranked #791 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Yael mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Yael means "mountain goat, to ascend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Yael boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Yael is primarily a boy name.