Mathew vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Mathew Rank #941

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Mathew or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Jerry mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mathew and Jerry boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.