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Matthew vs Ferrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic Contemporary

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,697
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Ferrin Rank #20,697

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Ferrin more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Ferrin mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Matthew and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.

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