Deven 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

Deven Rank #2,622
Murray Rank #2,744

Deven is more popular, ranked #2622 vs #2744 for Murray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deven ___

  • Deven Michael
  • Deven James
  • Deven Alexander
  • Deven Patrick
  • Deven Thomas
  • Deven Aiden

Murray ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deven

Rohan Arjun Priya Shea Conor

If you choose Murray

Angus Hamish Fraser Catriona Fiona

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deven or Murray more popular?

Deven is more popular, ranked #2622 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Deven and Murray mean?

Deven means "divine, godlike" (Sanskrit origin). Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Deven and Murray boy or girl names?

Deven is primarily a boy name. Murray is primarily a boy name.

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