Rex vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rex

Boy #793 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Latin

English Latin American

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Rex Rank #793

Murphy Rank #815

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Rex or Murphy more popular?

Rex is more popular, ranked #793 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Rex and Murphy mean?

Rex means "king" (Latin origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Rex and Murphy boy or girl names?

Rex is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.