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The baby name Murdoch is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɜːrdək/ (MUR-dək).

Murdoch is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Pronunciation: /ˈmɜːrdək/ (MUR-dək)

What is the meaning of the name Murdoch ?

The baby name Murdoch is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmɜːrdək/ (MUR-dək).

Murdoch is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Murdoch is a Scottish and Irish masculine name, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Murchadh (Old Irish Murchad), from muir “sea” + cath “battle,” yielding the evocative meaning “sea-warrior” or “sea battler.” The spelling Murdoch became established in Scots and English contexts, while the pure Gaelic form remains Murchadh in both Irish and Scottish Gaelic; the short form Murdo is common in the Highlands and Islands.

The name appears in medieval records for nobles and chieftains, notably Murdoch Stewart, Duke of Albany (c.1362–1425). Numerous early Irish rulers bore the cognate Murchad. As a given name today it is uncommon but sees periodic revival in Scotland and in the Scottish diaspora. Variants and related spellings include Murdo, Murdock, Murdoc, and the Gaelic Murchadh; the well-known surname Murdoch/Murdock descends from the same root, enhancing modern recognition.

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Murdoch – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Canada Boys 2021 #310 6 2,600
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
United States Boys 2023 #894 5 7,053
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Murdoch is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Scotland, United Kingdom
AE
Canada
CN

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People also ask about Murdoch

Murdoch is predominantly a boy's name.
Murdoch is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈmɜːrdək/ (MUR-dək).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Murdock, Murdo and Murdach.
Across languages, Murdoch has these equivalents: Murchadh (Scottish/Irish Gaelic), Murchad (Old Irish).
Yes — Murdoch ranked #310 in Canada in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Murdoch ranks highest in Canada (#310 in 2021).
Murdoch's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #867 in 2013 to #894 in 2023 in United States.