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Matthew vs Ferry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Ferry Rank #32,658

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Ferry more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Ferry mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Matthew and Ferry boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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