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Fox vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Fox Rank #1,113
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1113 for Fox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fox or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Fox and Mathew mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fox and Mathew boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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