Ephraim vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ephraim

Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Mormon/LDS African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#982
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eph

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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

Ephraim Rank #982
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ephraim ___

  • Ephraim James
  • Ephraim David
  • Ephraim John
  • Ephraim Thomas
  • Ephraim Samuel

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 Ephraim

Miriam Naomi Benjamin Ezra Priscilla

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ephraim or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Ephraim and Mathew mean?

Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ephraim and Mathew boy or girl names?

Ephraim is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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