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Murray
Murray means “Settlement”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Murray — a boy name from the Surname tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Settlement", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Murry is on your shortlist, Murray belongs in the same conversation.
Murray meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Settlement
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Murray to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Murray as M·U·R·R·A·Y, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Murray is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Murray variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Murraya, Murraye, Murrayy, Murra.
- Nicknames: Mur and M.
- Middle names: Pair Murray with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Murray middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Murry, Mariah, Moriah, Merrie, Miriah — full picks on the sibling names for Murray guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Murray? Browse our names like Murray guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Murray
What does the name Murray mean?
Murray means "Settlement" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Murray is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Murray?
Murray originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Murray?
Murray has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Murray a boy's or girl's name?
Murray is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Murray in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Murray sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Murray?
Names that share Murray's sound and style include Murry, Mariah, Moriah, Merrie, Miriah.
What middle names pair well with Murray?
Good middle-name fits for Murray pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Murray is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Murray is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Murray?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Murray share its rhythm without rhyming — Murry, Mariah, Moriah all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.