Emma vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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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

Emma Rank #2
Murphy Rank #475

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #475 for Murphy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Murphy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Emma and Murphy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Emma and Murphy boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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