Mathew vs Zen

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 #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Mathew Rank #941

Zen Rank #959

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Mathew or Zen more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Zen mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Mathew and Zen boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.