Salem vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Salem

Boy #635 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peace, complete"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Salem Rank #635

Murphy Rank #815

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Salem or Murphy more popular?

Salem is more popular, ranked #635 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Salem and Murphy mean?

Salem means "peace, complete" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Salem and Murphy boy or girl names?

Salem is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.