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Randy vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randy

Boy #1,019 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shield wolf, protector"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,019
Total SSA Count
218
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

25 High Risk

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Randy Rank #1,019
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1019 for Randy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Randy or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Randy at #1019 in the United States.

What do Randy and Mathew mean?

Randy means "shield wolf, protector" (Germanic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Randy and Mathew boy or girl names?

Randy is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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