Mathew vs Hugh

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

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Mathew Rank #941

Hugh Rank #765

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Mathew or Hugh more popular?

Hugh is more popular, ranked #765 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Hugh mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Mathew and Hugh boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.