Mathew vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Mathew Rank #941

Ernest Rank #1,085

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Mathew or Ernest more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Ernest mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Mathew and Ernest boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.