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Loyal vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loyal

Boy #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#879
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Loyal Rank #879
Mathew Rank #941

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loyal or Mathew more popular?

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Loyal and Mathew mean?

Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Loyal and Mathew boy or girl names?

Loyal is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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