Murray - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Murray \m(ur)-ray\ is pronounced MUR-ee. It is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "lord and master". Also possibly (Scottish) "mariner". Surname of an ancient Scottish clan, occasionally used as a given name.

Murray has 4 variant forms: Moray, Muiredach, Murrey and Murry.

Baby names that sound like Murray are Morrey, Morry and Murrow.

Murray is a popular male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Murray. Click here to compare Murray with related baby names.