Mathew vs Neil

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Mathew Rank #941

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Mathew or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Neil mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Mathew and Neil boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.