Wilson vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Wilson Rank #645

Murphy Rank #815

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Wilson or Murphy more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Murphy mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Wilson and Murphy boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.