Murphy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murphy

Girl #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Murphy Rank #475

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #475 for Murphy.

Is Murphy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Richard mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Murphy and Richard boy or girl names?

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