Mathew vs Robin

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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Robin

Girl #798 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame, shining fame"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#798
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rob

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Robin Rank #798

Robin is more popular, ranked #798 vs #941 for Mathew.

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

Robin ___

  • Robin Anne
  • Robin Grace
  • Robin Lynn
  • Robin Marie
  • Robin Jean
  • Robin Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

If you choose Robin

Wren Finch Jay Sterling Holly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Robin more popular?

Robin is more popular, ranked #798 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Robin mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Robin means "bright fame, shining fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Mathew and Robin boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a girl name.

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