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Murphy Meaning and Origin

Murphy is Irish given name meaning The name Murphy is an Irish surname. It comes from the Gaelic name "Mac Murchadha," which means "son of sea warrior.".

Murphy is a name that's been used by parents who are considering unisex baby names.

Murphy is currently #665 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Murphy are Murphy.

Murphy is a 6 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Murphy name meaning

The name Murphy is an Irish surname. It comes from the Gaelic name "Mac Murchadha," which means "son of sea warrior."

Murphy name origin

Irish

Name facts

6 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Murphy is ranked #665 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Murphy is ranked #885 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 38% of babies named Murphy were boys
In 2022, 62% of babies named Murphy were girls

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

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Murphy - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Murphy?

The meaning of the name Murphy is The name Murphy is an Irish surname. It comes from the Gaelic name "Mac Murchadha," which means "son of sea warrior.".

What is the origin of the name Murphy?

The origin of the name Murphy is Irish .

Is Murphy a girl or boy name?

The name Murphy is a unisex name. According to our statistics, 37.52% of babies called Murphy were boys, 62.48% of babies called Murphy were girls.

What is the popularity of the name Murphy?

According to statistics, Murphy is ranked 665th most popular unisex name in the US, in 2022.

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