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Barron vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,016
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Barron Rank #1,016
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1016 for Barron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barron or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Barron at #1016 in the United States.

What do Barron and Mathew mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barron and Mathew boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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