Mathew vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Mathew Rank #941

Harold Rank #991

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Mathew or Harold more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Harold mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Mathew and Harold boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.