Mathew vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Mathew Rank #941

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Mathew or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Alec mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Mathew and Alec boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.