Ricky vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Ricky Rank #830

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #830 for Ricky.

Is Ricky or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Ricky at #830 in the United States.

What do Ricky and Murphy mean?

Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ricky and Murphy boy or girl names?

Ricky is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.