Murray vs Bray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Murray Rank #2,744

Bray Rank #2,828

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2828 for Bray.

Is Murray or Bray more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Murray and Bray mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin).

Are Murray and Bray boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Bray is primarily a boy name.