Reese vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Reese Rank #621

Murphy Rank #815

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Reese or Murphy more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Reese and Murphy mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Reese and Murphy boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.