Sibling names for Murphy
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Murphy usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Murphy, whose busiest decade was the 2020s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Murphy
Brother names for Murphy
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koa | brave, bold; warrior; koa tree (Hawaiian) | #269 | 5,029 | 2020s |
| Sanad | #1,332 | 559 | 2020s | |
| Wilder | #431 | 4,091 | 2020s | |
| Stetson | #136 | 9,333 | 2020s | |
| Asaiah | God has made | #773 | 1,215 | 2020s |
| Callum | dove (Gaelic form of Columba) | #118 | 9,587 | 2020s |
| Nael | #905 | 868 | 2020s | |
| Kyaire | #367 | 1,892 | 2020s | |
| Crue | #797 | 1,617 | 2020s | |
| Rhodes | #575 | 1,808 | 2020s | |
| Izan | #884 | 1,274 | 2020s | |
| Saint | saint (word name) | #267 | 5,134 | 2020s |
Murphy's era
Murphy ranked #397 for girls in 2025, against #2,161 in 2015. Its best year was 2025, at #397. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Murphy included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Nina, Carmen. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Murphy
These names follow Murphy's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Murphy. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Murphy's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Murphy's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Murphy or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Murphy itself are excluded.