Murray vs Dixon

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 #2,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Dick, son of Richard"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Murray Rank #2,744

Dixon Rank #2,671

Dixon is more popular, ranked #2671 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Dixon more popular?

Dixon is more popular, ranked #2671 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Dixon mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dixon means "son of Dick, son of Richard" (Middle English origin).

Are Murray and Dixon boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Dixon is primarily a boy name.