Quay vs Mathews

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Quay

Boy #16,372 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wharf, landing place"

Origin: Old Northern French

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,372
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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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Popularity Comparison

Quay Rank #16,372
Mathews Rank #16,271

Mathews is more popular, ranked #16271 vs #16372 for Quay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quay or Mathews more popular?

Mathews is more popular, ranked #16271 compared to Quay at #16372 in the United States.

What do Quay and Mathews mean?

Quay means "wharf, landing place" (Old Northern French origin). Mathews means "gift of God / gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew (via Matthew/Mattityahu) origin).

Are Quay and Mathews boy or girl names?

Quay is primarily a boy name. Mathews is primarily a boy name.

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