Murray vs Kirk

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 #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Murray Rank #2,744

Kirk Rank #2,573

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Kirk more popular?

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Kirk mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Murray and Kirk boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.