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Murray vs Davy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,844
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Murray Rank #2,744
Davy Rank #2,844

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2844 for Davy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray or Davy more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Davy at #2844 in the United States.

What do Murray and Davy mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murray and Davy boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Davy is primarily a boy name.

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