Campbell vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Campbell

Boy #924 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked mouth, wry-mouthed"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#924
Total SSA Count
251
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cam, Camp

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Campbell Rank #924
Murphy Rank #475

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #924 for Campbell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Campbell ___

  • Campbell James
  • Campbell Reid
  • Campbell Scott
  • Campbell Fraser
  • Campbell Duncan
  • Campbell Keith

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 Campbell

Fraser Douglas MacKenzie Sutherland Cameron

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Campbell or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Campbell at #924 in the United States.

What do Campbell and Murphy mean?

Campbell means "crooked mouth, wry-mouthed" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Campbell and Murphy boy or girl names?

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

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