Benny vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#892
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Benny Rank #892
Mathew Rank #941

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benny or Mathew more popular?

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Benny and Mathew mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benny and Mathew boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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