Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish, English
Meaning: Meaning 'lord' or 'master', of Scottish origin., Sea Warrior
Pronunciation: MUH-ray, /ˈmʌ.reɪ/, M ER IY
Popularity Rank: #14,532
Derived from the Gaelic name Muireach, meaning 'lord' or 'master'. It is also a surname of Scottish origin, originating from the region of Moray in Scotland.
The name Murray is of Scottish, English origin and means Meaning 'lord' or 'master', of Scottish origin., Sea Warrior, Seaman, Mariner, Lord and Master, Sailor, From the Sea, Ancient Scottish Clan Surname, Lord of the Sea. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Murray is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, and 55 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MUH-ray
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmʌ.reɪ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M ER IY
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Murray is recorded 3,133 times globally, ranking it as the 14,532th most common name worldwide.
Murray is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 1,160 occurrences, making it the 1,036th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Murray is found among 1 in every 473 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #1,036 | 1 : 473 |
| United States of America | #4,148 | 1 : 2,809 |
| Canada | #855 | 1 : 561 |
| South Africa | #4,232 | 1 : 6,550 |
| Nigeria | #12,441 | 1 : 27,611 |
| Ireland | #2,428 | 1 : 2,655 |
| France | #27,499 | 1 : 50,153 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Murray from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 26, 2024 03:26 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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