Taylor vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Taylor

Boy #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who cuts cloth, tailor"

Origin: Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

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Taylor Rank #667

Murphy Rank #815

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Taylor or Murphy more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Taylor and Murphy mean?

Taylor means "one who cuts cloth, tailor" (Old French/Anglo-Norman taillour origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Taylor and Murphy boy or girl names?

Taylor is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.