Ben vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ben Rank #802

Mathew Rank #941

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Ben or Mathew more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Ben and Mathew mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Mathew boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.