Adler vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adler

Boy #965 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German Jewish American Austrian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#965
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Adler Rank #965
Murphy Rank #475

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #965 for Adler.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adler ___

  • Adler James
  • Adler Cole
  • Adler Grey
  • Adler Flynn
  • Adler Reed
  • Adler Nash

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adler

Beckham Marlowe Steele Fallon Sloane

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adler or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Adler at #965 in the United States.

What do Adler and Murphy mean?

Adler means "eagle" (Old High German origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Adler and Murphy boy or girl names?

Adler is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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