Murray vs Theodore

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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Popularity Comparison

Murray Rank #2,744
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Murray

Angus Hamish Fraser Catriona Fiona

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Murray at #2744 in the United States.

What do Murray and Theodore mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Murray and Theodore boy or girl names?

Murray is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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