Murray vs Urijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Urijah

Boy #2,627 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light, my flame is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Religious communities African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,627
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Murray Rank #2,744
Urijah Rank #2,627

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 vs #2744 for Murray.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray or Urijah more popular?

Urijah is more popular, ranked #2627 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Urijah mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Urijah means "God is my light, my flame is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murray and Urijah boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Urijah is primarily a boy name.

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