Mathew vs Marlon

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

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,088
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Marlon Rank #1,088

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Marlon more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Marlon mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Mathew and Marlon boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.

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