Murphy vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Murphy Rank #815

Zen Rank #959

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Murphy or Zen more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Zen mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Murphy and Zen boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.