What origin is the name Murdoch?

Murdoch comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Murdoch a popular name?

Murdoch is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Murdoch?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Murdoch — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Murdoch

Q: Is Murdoch a rare name?

Yes. Murdoch does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Murdoch

Murdoch

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Murdoch is an irish boy's name meaning "This Irish masculine name translates to a seaman or mariner, also carrying the meaning of a protector of the sea.".

Parents who choose Murdoch pick a boy name from the irish tradition, meaning "This Irish masculine name translates to a seaman or mariner, also carrying the meaning of a protector of the sea.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Irish masculine name translates to a seaman or mariner, also carrying the meaning of a protector of the sea.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Murdoch

Very rare in US records

What does Murdoch mean?

Murdoch is a boy name of irish origin meaning "This Irish masculine name translates to a seaman or mariner, also carrying the meaning of a protector of the sea.".

Is Murdoch a rare name?

Yes. Murdoch does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Murdoch

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Murdoch

Murdoch means "This Irish masculine name translates to a seaman or mariner, also carrying the meaning of a protector of the sea." — these names share that spirit.