Murphy vs Taylor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Taylor

Girl #353 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tailor, cloth-cutter"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#353
Total SSA Count
877
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Murphy Rank #475
Taylor Rank #353

Taylor is more popular, ranked #353 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

Taylor ___

  • Taylor Grace
  • Taylor Anne
  • Taylor Elizabeth
  • Taylor Marie
  • Taylor Mae
  • Taylor Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

If you choose Taylor

Logan Jordan Bailey Avery Mason

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy or Taylor more popular?

Taylor is more popular, ranked #353 compared to Murphy at #475 in the United States.

What do Murphy and Taylor mean?

Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin). Taylor means "tailor, cloth-cutter" (Old French via English origin).

Are Murphy and Taylor boy or girl names?

Murphy is primarily a girl name. Taylor is primarily a girl name.

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