Back to Baby Names

Mike vs Mathew

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Mike Rank #1,011
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1011 for Mike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mike or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Mathew mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mike and Mathew boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons