Murphy vs Noah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Murphy Rank #475
Noah Rank #2

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

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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy or Noah more popular?

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

What do Murphy and Noah mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Murphy and Noah boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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