Sea warrior
Derived from the Gaelic name Muireadhach, which combines elements meaning 'sea' and 'warrior' or 'protector'. Historically common in Scotland and Ireland, it was often used to denote a seafaring leader or mariner. While it has shifted primarily to a surname in modern times, it retains a rugged, nautical strength as a first name.
Less common today
Murdock isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,363 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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