Marlon vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Mathew mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marlon and Mathew boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.