Mathew vs Mike

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

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Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,011
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mikey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Mike Rank #1,011

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1011 for Mike.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Mike ___

  • Mike James
  • Mike Thomas
  • Mike Anthony
  • Mike David
  • Mike Ryan
  • Mike Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

If you choose Mike

Danny Tommy Kevin Sarah Katie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Mike more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Mike mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mathew and Mike boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Mike is primarily a boy name.

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