Mathew vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Mathew Rank #941

Howard Rank #1,056

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Mathew or Howard more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Howard mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Mathew and Howard boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.