Mathew vs Rodney

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

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,086
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Rodney Rank #1,086

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Rodney more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Rodney mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Mathew and Rodney boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.

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