Rey vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Rey Rank #823

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #823 for Rey.

Is Rey or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Rey and Murphy mean?

Rey means "king" (Spanish origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Rey and Murphy boy or girl names?

Rey is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.