Murphy vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Girl #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Irish

Irish American British Australian

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Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Murphy Rank #475

Mercer Rank #3,081

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Is Murphy or Mercer more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Mercer mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Murphy and Mercer boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a girl name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.