Corey vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Corey

Boy #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#679
Total SSA Count
402
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cor

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Corey Rank #679
Murphy Rank #475

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #679 for Corey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Corey ___

  • Corey James
  • Corey Michael
  • Corey Allen
  • Corey Lee
  • Corey Daniel
  • Corey Patrick

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 Corey

Ryan Tyler Ashley Lindsay Bryce

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corey or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Corey and Murphy mean?

Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Corey and Murphy boy or girl names?

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

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