Castiel vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Castiel Rank #817
Mathew Rank #941

Castiel is more popular, ranked #817 vs #941 for Mathew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Castiel ___

  • Castiel James
  • Castiel Alexander
  • Castiel Michael
  • Castiel Dean
  • Castiel Luke
  • Castiel Noah

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 Castiel

Gabriel Raphael Seraphina Ariel Elijah

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Castiel or Mathew more popular?

Castiel is more popular, ranked #817 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Castiel and Mathew mean?

Castiel means "speed of God" (Hebrew origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Castiel and Mathew boy or girl names?

Castiel is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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