Nixon vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nixon

Boy #873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Nicholas, son of Nick"

Origin: English

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Nixon Rank #873

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #873 for Nixon.

Is Nixon or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Nixon at #873 in the United States.

What do Nixon and Murphy mean?

Nixon means "son of Nicholas, son of Nick" (English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Nixon and Murphy boy or girl names?

Nixon is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.