Murray vs Reilly

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

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Reilly

Girl #2,728 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,728
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rei, Reil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Murray Rank #2,744
Reilly Rank #2,728

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2728 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

Reilly ___

  • Reilly Grace
  • Reilly Ann
  • Reilly Mae
  • Reilly Kate
  • Reilly Claire
  • Reilly Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Murray

Angus Hamish Fraser Catriona Fiona

If you choose Reilly

Finn Caitlin Declan Sienna Aidan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray or Reilly more popular?

Reilly is more popular, ranked #2728 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Reilly mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Murray and Reilly boy or girl names?

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

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