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Mathew vs Wesson

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

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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Wesson Rank #953

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #953 for Wesson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Wesson more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Wesson at #953 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Wesson mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Wesson means "western town" (Old English origin).

Are Mathew and Wesson boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Wesson is primarily a boy name.

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