Della 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

Della Rank #579
Murphy Rank #475

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #579 for Della.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Della ___

  • Della Rose
  • Della June
  • Della Mae
  • Della Pearl
  • Della Grace
  • Della Jean

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 Della

Vera Mabel Walter Ralph Pearl

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Della or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Della at #579 in the United States.

What do Della and Murphy mean?

Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Della and Murphy boy or girl names?

Della is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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