Matthew vs Sharlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Mat

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Sharlene Rank #17,166

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #17166 for Sharlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matthew ___

  • Matthew James
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Matthew David
  • Matthew Andrew
  • Matthew John
  • Matthew Robert

Sharlene ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Sharlene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Sharlene more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Sharlene at #17166 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Sharlene mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Matthew and Sharlene boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Sharlene is primarily a girl name.

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