Murphy vs Remington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Remington

Boy #287 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#287
Total SSA Count
1,169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Remi, Rem, Remy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Murphy Rank #475
Remington Rank #287

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 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

Remington ___

  • Remington James
  • Remington Cole
  • Remington Lee
  • Remington Scott
  • Remington Grant
  • Remington Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

If you choose Remington

Paxton Hudson Maverick Sawyer Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy or Remington more popular?

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Remington mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin). Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin).

Are Murphy and Remington boy or girl names?

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

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