Mathew vs Allan

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

Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Allan Rank #854

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Allan more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Allan mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Mathew and Allan boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.

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