Eddie Murphy's 3 syllables (1 + 2) hit the Hollywood sweet spot.
Eddie's 1 beat vs. Murphy's 2 create a natural cinematic snap.
Eddie Murphy blends hard and soft consonants — decent presence, some softness.
Eddie Murphy misses the alliteration hook that makes names stick.
Eddie (5 letters) and Murphy (6) are balanced in length — clean on any poster or marquee.
Eddie Murphy's uncommon phonemes make it harder for audiences to latch on.
Eddie Murphy's open vowels roll off the tongue — warm and screen-ready.