Mathew vs Darren

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
Darren Rank #955

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #955 for Darren.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Darren more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Darren mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mathew and Darren boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.

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