Allan vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Allan Rank #854

Mathew Rank #941

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Allan or Mathew more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Allan and Mathew mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allan and Mathew boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.