Mckenna vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mckenna

Girl #378 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Cionaodh (fire-born)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
825
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kenna, Ken, Mac

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mckenna Rank #378
Murphy Rank #475

Mckenna is more popular, ranked #378 vs #475 for Murphy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mckenna ___

  • Mckenna Rose
  • Mckenna Grace
  • Mckenna Marie
  • Mckenna Lynn
  • Mckenna Jane
  • Mckenna 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 Mckenna

Connor Declan Fiona Maeve Liam

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mckenna or Murphy more popular?

Mckenna is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Mckenna and Murphy mean?

Mckenna means "son of Cionaodh (fire-born)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Mckenna and Murphy boy or girl names?

Mckenna is primarily a girl name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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