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Mathews vs Perman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathews

Boy #16,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God / gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew (via Matthew/Mattityahu)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,271
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Perman

Boy #16,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"command, edict, royal decree"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian Uyghur Kazakh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,292
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mathews Rank #16,271
Perman Rank #16,292

Mathews is more popular, ranked #16271 vs #16292 for Perman.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathews or Perman more popular?

Mathews is more popular, ranked #16271 compared to Perman at #16292 in the United States.

What do Mathews and Perman mean?

Mathews means "gift of God / gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew (via Matthew/Mattityahu) origin). Perman means "command, edict, royal decree" (Persian origin).

Are Mathews and Perman boy or girl names?

Mathews is primarily a boy name. Perman is primarily a boy name.

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