Jennifer vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jennifer

Girl #546 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"white wave, fair one"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh Cornish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#546
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jen, Jenny, Jenn

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Jennifer Rank #546
Murphy Rank #475

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #546 for Jennifer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jennifer ___

  • Jennifer Lynn
  • Jennifer Marie
  • Jennifer Anne
  • Jennifer Grace
  • Jennifer Nicole
  • Jennifer Elizabeth

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 Jennifer

Michael Jason Amy Melissa Brian

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jennifer or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Jennifer at #546 in the United States.

What do Jennifer and Murphy mean?

Jennifer means "white wave, fair one" (Welsh origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Jennifer and Murphy boy or girl names?

Jennifer is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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