At a Glance: Name: Murdoch – Meaning: mariner, sea warrior, or sea ruler – Origin: Scottish Gaelic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MUR-dok
Murdoch is a Scottish Gaelic boy's name meaning “mariner, sea warrior, or sea ruler”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Murdoch
Meaning: Mariner, sea warrior, or sea ruler.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Murdoch
Phonetic: MUR-dok IPA: /ˈmɝːdɑːk/
Popularity of Murdoch
Murdoch doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Murdoch
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