Murray
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Counsel, wise protector
Origin: Germanic/French
Popularity: Ranked #2633 in 2025 with 50 babies born.
History: Murray is a name with Germanic/French roots, containing the element 'ray' meaning counsel, wise protector.
Similar names: murad, murat, mourad, mursal, murtaza, mara, marai, maura
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Murray? About 1 in 57,388 babies born in 2025 were named Murray, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Murray
What does the name Murray mean?
Murray means “Counsel, wise protector” from Germanic/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Murray?
Murray has Germanic/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Counsel, wise protector”.
How popular is Murray?
Murray ranked #2604 in 2025 — given to 50 babies that year.
When was Murray most popular?
Murray peaked in 1922 with 628 babies registered that year.
Is Murray a boy or girl name?
Murray is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Murrays in registered births are male.
Is the name Murray rising or falling in popularity?
Murray has risen 9770 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12374 in 2020 to #2604 in 2025.
How long has Murray been recorded?
Murray appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.