Murphy vs Zeke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Christian

45 High Risk

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Murphy Rank #815

Zeke Rank #732

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Zeke more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Zeke mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Zeke boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Zeke is primarily a boy name.