Murray vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Murray

Boy #2,744 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lord of the sea"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,744
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mur

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Murray Rank #2,744
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2744 for Murray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Murray ___

  • Murray James
  • Murray William
  • Murray Alexander
  • Murray Ross
  • Murray Grant

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Murray

Angus Hamish Fraser Catriona Fiona

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Olivia mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Murray and Olivia boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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