Murphy Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Murphy Name at a Glance

Name	Murphy
Meaning	Seawarrior.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Murphy Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Murphy means “Seawarrior”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Murphy Name Origin

Our database records Murphy under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Murphy a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Murphy is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Murphy

When considering Murphy for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.