Murray vs Reef

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 #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Australian American English

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Murray Rank #2,744

Reef Rank #2,557

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 vs #2744 for Murray.

Is Murray or Reef more popular?

Reef is more popular, ranked #2557 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Reef mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin).

Are Murray and Reef boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Reef is primarily a boy name.