Mathews vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathews

Boy #16,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God / gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew (via Matthew/Mattityahu)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,271
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Math

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mathews Rank #16,271
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #16271 for Mathews.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathews ___

  • Mathews James
  • Mathews Cole
  • Mathews Reed
  • Mathews Blake
  • Mathews Grant

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathews

Harrison Brooks Parker Sawyer

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathews or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mathews at #16271 in the United States.

What do Mathews and Theodore mean?

Mathews means "gift of God / gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew (via Matthew/Mattityahu) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Mathews and Theodore boy or girl names?

Mathews is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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