Mathew vs Ephraim

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
Ephraim Rank #982

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Ephraim more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Ephraim mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mathew and Ephraim boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Ephraim is primarily a boy name.

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