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Mathew vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English British American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#780
Total SSA Count
322
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Harry mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Mathew and Harry boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.

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