Mathew vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Mathew Rank #941

Gary Rank #1,133

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Mathew or Gary more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Gary mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Mathew and Gary boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.