Murray vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Murray Rank #2,744

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Murphy mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Murray and Murphy boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.