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Murray

Murray ranks #226 out of 6,032 boy dog names in our data (the #1 boy dog name is Charlie). Across all 14 places, 195 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #200 among boy cat names.
Murray's popularity trend

Murray's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2020.

0.02%0.04%0.06%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
195
across 14 places
Popularity rank
#226
of 6,032 boy dog names
5-year rank move
−45
2020 → 2025
Gender split
98% boys
2% girls98% boys
What does Murray mean?
/ˈmʌɹi/2 syllablesOrigin: a surname

Murray began as a Scottish surname, taken from the region of Moray, whose own name is thought to combine ancient Celtic elements for "sea" and "settlement." It later moved into use as a given name, especially in Scotland and among Scottish-descended families elsewhere.

Murray has a solid, friendly sound with a bit of old-school charm — the kind of name that suits a loyal, unhurried companion who's more comfort than flash.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Murray shows up

Murray's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

AdelaideAustralia0.2%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.0%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.0%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.0%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%
DarwinAustralia0.0%
New York CityUnited States of America0.0%
PlayfordAustralia0.0%
SeattleUnited States of America0.0%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.0%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.0%

Names like Murray

MurphyMurphMurdockMurryMurdochRayGrayTrayMurielMurphy Brown

Murray means, by theme

Ocean & water