Murray - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Murray \m(ur)-

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 very common first name for men (#564 out of 1220) and also a very common last name for both men and women (#122 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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