Brett vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brett

Boy #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,061
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Brett Rank #1,061
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1061 for Brett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brett or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Brett and Mathew mean?

Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brett and Mathew boy or girl names?

Brett is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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