Murdock

Murdock is primarily a surname, and less commonly a given name. It is a variant spelling of Murdoch and is found in many English-speaking countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

The name has Scottish and Irish origins, derived from Gaelic forms such as Muireadhach or Muireach that contributed to the anglicized Murdoch. Over time, Murdock crystallized as a distinct spelling variant, with historical records dating to medieval Scotland and Ireland. The distribution of the name broadly tracks patterns of migration from the British Isles to North America and other regions.

In popular culture, Matt Murdock is the alter ego of Daredevil in Marvel Comics and related media. Real-world bearers of the surname appear across various professions, though specific individuals depend on historical records and sources.

Related spellings include Murdoch and Murdo, and Murdock is one of several variants that developed as names were anglicized and adapted.