Alfred vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alfred

Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alfred Rank #839

Mathew Rank #941

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Alfred or Mathew more popular?

Alfred is more popular, ranked #839 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Alfred and Mathew mean?

Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alfred and Mathew boy or girl names?

Alfred is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.