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Darcy vs Murphy

Which is more popular?
Murphy is more popular than Darcy today: about 783 US babies were given the name Murphy in 2025, compared with 0 named Darcy.
DarcyMurphy
Meaning dark one; or from Arcy (place name) — two origins Sea-warrior
Origin irish irish
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation DAR-see MUR-fee
Syllables 2 2
First appeared01898
Peak year1970 (681)2025 (783)
In 20250783
TrendVintageNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Darcy Murphy
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeDarcyMurphy
2020s 1,479 3,123
2010s 1,742 837
2000s 1,341 271
1990s 1,888 337
1980s 3,279 35
1970s 4,985 0
1960s 5,588 0
1950s 2,706 0
1940s 362 5
1930s 33 28
1920s 10 9
1910s 5 33
1900s 0 5
1890s 0 5

What does Darcy mean?

Two distinct origins: as an Irish name it anglicizes O Dorchaidhe, from 'dorcha' meaning 'dark', giving 'dark one'; as an English/Norman name it is the aristocratic d'Arcy, a locational surname meaning 'from Arcy' in Normandy, with no 'dark' sense. Both are genuine; flag which is intended.

What does Murphy mean?

From the Irish surname Ó Murchadha, from 'muir' (sea) and 'cath' (battle), giving 'sea-warrior' or 'sea-battler'. One of the most common surnames in Ireland, now used as a given name.

Frequently asked questions

Is Darcy or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular than Darcy today: about 783 US babies were given the name Murphy in 2025, compared with 0 named Darcy.

What is the difference between Darcy and Murphy?

Darcy means dark one; or from Arcy (place name) — two origins (irish origin), while Murphy means Sea-warrior (irish origin).

Which name is older, Darcy or Murphy?

In US records, Darcy first appears in 0 and Murphy in 1898, so Darcy has the longer recorded history.