Murray vs Kirby

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 #2,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement by a church, church village"

Origin: Old Norse kirkr + byr

American English fans of Nintendo

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Murray Rank #2,744

Kirby Rank #2,574

Kirby is more popular, ranked #2574 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Kirby more popular?

Kirby is more popular, ranked #2574 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Kirby mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kirby means "settlement by a church, church village" (Old Norse kirkr + byr origin).

Are Murray and Kirby boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Kirby is primarily a boy name.