Brendan vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,013
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren, Brenny

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Brendan Rank #1,013
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brendan ___

  • Brendan James
  • Brendan Patrick
  • Brendan Michael
  • Brendan Thomas
  • Brendan John
  • Brendan Paul

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 Brendan

Siobhan Declan Caitlin Connor Fiona

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brendan or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Mathew mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brendan and Mathew boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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