Murray vs Terence

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 #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

English Irish American

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Murray Rank #2,744

Terence Rank #2,926

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Murray or Terence more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Murray and Terence mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Murray and Terence boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.