Murphy
MUR-fee
Popularity
#474
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
12,044
Peak Year
#954 in 2024
First Recorded
1881
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
An Irish surname derived from Ó Murchadha, meaning 'sea warrior' or 'sea battler'.
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Famous Namesakes
Eddie Murphy
American actor, comedian, writer, and singer
Cillian Murphy
Irish actor known for Peaky Blinders
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