Mathew vs Ty

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

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Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#858
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Ty Rank #858

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 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

Ty ___

  • Ty James
  • Ty Alexander
  • Ty Lee
  • Ty Michael
  • Ty Ryan
  • Ty Logan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

If you choose Ty

Kai Jay Ace Flynn Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Ty more popular?

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Ty mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin).

Are Mathew and Ty boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Ty is primarily a boy name.

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