Sam vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sam

Boy #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Sam Rank #652

Murphy Rank #815

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Sam or Murphy more popular?

Sam is more popular, ranked #652 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Sam and Murphy mean?

Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Sam and Murphy boy or girl names?

Sam is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.