Mathews vs Worthington

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mathews Rank #16,271
Worthington Rank #16,310

Mathews is more popular, ranked #16271 vs #16310 for Worthington.

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

Worthington ___

  • Worthington James
  • Worthington Edward
  • Worthington Charles
  • Worthington Henry
  • Worthington Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathews

Harrison Brooks Parker Sawyer

If you choose Worthington

Remington Harrington Wellington Addison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathews or Worthington more popular?

Mathews is more popular, ranked #16271 compared to Worthington at #16310 in the United States.

What do Mathews and Worthington mean?

Mathews means "gift of God / gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew (via Matthew/Mattityahu) origin). Worthington means "from the worthy farmstead or settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Mathews and Worthington boy or girl names?

Mathews is primarily a boy name. Worthington is primarily a boy name.

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