Murray vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Murray Rank #2,744

Arlan Rank #2,775

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Murray or Arlan more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Murray and Arlan mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Murray and Arlan boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.