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Keith vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Keith Rank #758
Mathew Rank #941

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keith or Mathew more popular?

Keith is more popular, ranked #758 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Keith and Mathew mean?

Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Keith and Mathew boy or girl names?

Keith is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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