Allan vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allan

Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al

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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
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Allan Rank #854
Mathew Rank #941

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 vs #941 for Mathew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Allan ___

  • Allan James
  • Allan Robert
  • Allan John
  • Allan Thomas
  • Allan Lee
  • Allan Scott

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Allan

Colin Duncan Kenneth Ross Janet

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allan or Mathew more popular?

Allan is more popular, ranked #854 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Allan and Mathew mean?

Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allan and Mathew boy or girl names?

Allan is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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