Murray vs Herman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Murray Rank #2,744

Herman Rank #2,654

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Herman more popular?

Herman is more popular, ranked #2654 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Herman mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin).

Are Murray and Herman boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Herman is primarily a boy name.