Murray vs Thompson

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 #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

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Murray Rank #2,744

Thompson Rank #2,935

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Murray or Thompson more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Murray and Thompson mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Murray and Thompson boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.