Meaning A Scottish surname which was derived from the region in Scotland called Moray. From the elements 'mor' which means sea; 'moray' which means by the sea. Origin of Murray Celtic , Irish Popular Middle Names Grant Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Murray MUR-ee Similar Names Amhuinn Donal Scott Adny Broughton Fyfe Graham Owein Pollux Christophe Year by Year Popularity of Murray