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Arden vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arden Rank #946
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #946 for Arden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arden or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Arden and Mathew mean?

Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arden and Mathew boy or girl names?

Arden is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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