Charlotte vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Murphy Rank #475

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #475 for Murphy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Murphy more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Murphy mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Charlotte and Murphy boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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