Origin of the name Murdock

The boy’s name Murdock is of Celtic origin. It has been used in Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.

Roots of the name are composed of ‘muir’ meaning ‘sea,’ which is commonly considered to be the meaning of Murdock.

Variations of the Name

Variations of the name include Murdoch, Muiredach, Murdoc and Murtagh.

Popularity

The popularity of Murdock was at its highest in Ireland and Scotland during the Middle Ages.

In 2019 it was 10,511st on the list of popular names.

Famous People with the Name Murdoch

It’s most common as a surname, shared by many notable figures throughout history and television.

• William Murdoch was a Scottish inventor who lived from 1754 to 1839. He’s most famous for his contributions to coal gas and steam power.
• Buz Murdock is a character from a TV show called Route 66. He grew up in New York City, where he dealt with juvenile delinquency and gangs.
• “Howling Mad” Murdock is another fictional character. He was featured as a protagonist in the action show The A-team.

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