Murphy vs Zev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Boy #908 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Israeli American

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Murphy Rank #815

Zev Rank #908

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #908 for Zev.

Is Murphy or Zev more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Zev at #908 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Zev mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin). Zev means "wolf" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Zev boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a boy name. Zev is primarily a boy name.