Boston vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#628
Total SSA Count
449
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bos

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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628
Murphy Rank #475

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #628 for Boston.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

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 Boston

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If you choose Murphy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Murphy mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Boston and Murphy boy or girl names?

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

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