Zen vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

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Zen Rank #959

Murphy Rank #815

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Zen or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #815 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Zen and Murphy mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Zen and Murphy boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.