Marilou vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Mat

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marilou Rank #17,105
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #17105 for Marilou.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marilou ___

No pairings available yet.

Matthew ___

  • Matthew James
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Matthew David
  • Matthew Andrew
  • Matthew John
  • Matthew Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marilou or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Marilou at #17105 in the United States.

What do Marilou and Matthew mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Marilou and Matthew boy or girl names?

Marilou is primarily a girl name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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