Delmar vs Matthews

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delmar

Boy #4,769 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea"

Origin: Spanish del + mar

Cultural Roots

Spanish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,769
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Del

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Delmar Rank #4,769
Matthews Rank #4,628

Matthews is more popular, ranked #4628 vs #4769 for Delmar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delmar ___

  • Delmar Ray
  • Delmar James
  • Delmar Wayne
  • Delmar Louis
  • Delmar Scott
  • Delmar Eugene

Matthews ___

  • Matthews James
  • Matthews Cole
  • Matthews Lee
  • Matthews Allen
  • Matthews Joseph
  • Matthews Crew

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delmar

Marilyn Gerald Coral Marina Wade

If you choose Matthews

Harrison Brooks Parker Hudson Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delmar or Matthews more popular?

Matthews is more popular, ranked #4628 compared to Delmar at #4769 in the United States.

What do Delmar and Matthews mean?

Delmar means "of the sea" (Spanish del + mar origin). Matthews means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Delmar and Matthews boy or girl names?

Delmar is primarily a boy name. Matthews is primarily a boy name.

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