Demi vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demi

Girl #452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"half, partial"

Origin: Greek/French

Cultural Roots

American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#452
Total SSA Count
693
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Demi Rank #452
Murphy Rank #475

Demi is more popular, ranked #452 vs #475 for Murphy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demi ___

  • Demi Rose
  • Demi Lynn
  • Demi Grace
  • Demi Nicole
  • Demi Leigh
  • Demi Renee

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 Demi

Zoe Mia Lea Finn Cole

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demi or Murphy more popular?

Demi is more popular, ranked #452 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Demi and Murphy mean?

Demi means "half, partial" (Greek/French origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Demi and Murphy boy or girl names?

Demi is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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