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