Rodney vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Mathew mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rodney and Mathew boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.