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Murdoch

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How to Pronounce Murdoch

Pronounced MUR-dok /ˈmɜːr.dɒk/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish Gaelic Muireach/Murchadh, 'sea warrior; mariner' (muir, 'sea'). A rugged clan name carried into surname and first-name use.Low

In 30 seconds: A rugged Scottish name: Murdoch means 'sea warrior; mariner' (said 'MUR-dok'). Strong and clan-rooted.
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Origin MediumScottish, Gaelic
MeaningFrom the Scottish Gaelic Muireach/Murchadh, 'sea warrior; mariner' (muir, 'sea'). A rugged clan name carried into surname and first-name use.
U.S. rank (2023)#13528 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919232023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Murdoch comes from the Gaelic for 'sea warrior; mariner.' It reads sturdy and Scottish — rare in the U.S. (said 'MUR-dok').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, rugged, and clan-rooted.

Did you know? Murdoch is Scottish Gaelic for 'sea warrior' — from muir, 'sea' — a sturdy clan name that became both surname and first name (said 'MUR-dok').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Murdoch — Scottish Gaelic 'sea warrior; mariner'

Variations

MurdoMurtaghMurchadh

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Murdoch mean?

Murdoch is Scottish Gaelic for 'sea warrior; mariner,' from muir, 'sea.'

How do you pronounce Murdoch?

It's said MUR-dok /ˈmɜːr.dɒk/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Murdoch a boy or girl name?

Murdoch is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Murdoch?

Murdoch is rare in the U.S.

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