Cason vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cas, Case

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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

Cason Rank #859
Mathew Rank #941

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 vs #941 for Mathew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cason ___

  • Cason James
  • Cason Lee
  • Cason Michael
  • Cason Thomas
  • Cason Wyatt
  • Cason Cole

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 Cason

Mason Grayson Carson Hudson Avery

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cason or Mathew more popular?

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Cason and Mathew mean?

Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cason and Mathew boy or girl names?

Cason is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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