Murphy vs Myra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Myra

Girl #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant resin"

Origin: Greek/Latin (myrrha)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#645
Total SSA Count
453
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My

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Popularity Comparison

Murphy Rank #475
Myra Rank #645

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 vs #645 for Myra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

Myra ___

  • Myra Jane
  • Myra Rose
  • Myra Claire
  • Myra Kate
  • Myra Louise
  • Myra Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

If you choose Myra

Iris Walter June Felix Agnes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy or Myra more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Myra at #645 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Myra mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin). Myra means "myrrh, fragrant resin" (Greek/Latin (myrrha) origin).

Are Murphy and Myra boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a girl name. Myra is primarily a girl name.

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