Mathew vs Colten

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
Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Colten mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Mathew and Colten boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.

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