Ray vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Ray Rank #777

Murphy Rank #815

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Ray or Murphy more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Ray and Murphy mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ray and Murphy boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.