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Marcellus 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

Marcellus Rank #951
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #951 for Marcellus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcellus or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Marcellus and Mathew mean?

Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marcellus and Mathew boy or girl names?

Marcellus is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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