Murray Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Murray Name at a Glance

Name	Murray
Meaning	From the sea. Ancient Scottish clan surname.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Murray Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Murray means “From the sea. Ancient Scottish clan surname”. 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.

Murray Name Origin

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

Is Murray a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Murray

When considering Murray 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.