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Mathew vs Heath

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

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Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Heath mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Mathew and Heath boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.

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