Amelia vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Murphy

Girl #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
647
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Murph, Mur

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Murphy Rank #475

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #475 for Murphy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Murphy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Murphy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amelia and Murphy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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