Meaning Murphy is of Celtic origin and means 'fighter of the sea'. Origin of Murphy Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Camden, Elijah, Gregory, Jack, Joseph, Parker, Quin, Richard, William Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Murphy MUR-fee Similar Names Murchadh Murrough Owin Osker Osckar Murray Marwin Moray Karney Donaghy Year by Year Popularity of Murphy