Bear vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bear Rank #829

Mathew Rank #941

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Bear or Mathew more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Bear and Mathew mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bear and Mathew boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.