Cylas vs Murray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mur

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cylas Rank #2,759
Murray Rank #2,744

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #2759 for Cylas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cylas ___

  • Cylas James
  • Cylas Lee
  • Cylas Alexander
  • Cylas River
  • Cylas Grant

Murray ___

  • Murray James
  • Murray William
  • Murray Alexander
  • Murray Ross
  • Murray Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cylas

Silas Cyrus Everett Iris Elara

If you choose Murray

Angus Hamish Fraser Catriona Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cylas or Murray more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Cylas at #2759 in the United States.

What do Cylas and Murray mean?

Cylas means "of the forest, woodland dweller" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cylas and Murray boy or girl names?

Cylas is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.

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