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Zeke vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeke

Boy #732 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"strength of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#732
Total SSA Count
358
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Zeke Rank #732
Murphy Rank #815

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 vs #815 for Murphy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zeke or Murphy more popular?

Zeke is more popular, ranked #732 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Zeke and Murphy mean?

Zeke means "strength of God" (Hebrew origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Zeke and Murphy boy or girl names?

Zeke is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.

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