Matthews vs Toren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Toren

Boy #4,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thunder, god of thunder"

Origin: Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Irish American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,756
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tor, Tory, Ren

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matthews Rank #4,628
Toren Rank #4,756

Matthews is more popular, ranked #4628 vs #4756 for Toren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matthews ___

  • Matthews James
  • Matthews Cole
  • Matthews Lee
  • Matthews Allen
  • Matthews Joseph
  • Matthews Crew

Toren ___

  • Toren James
  • Toren Erik
  • Toren Cole
  • Toren Magnus
  • Toren Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matthews

Harrison Brooks Parker Hudson Emerson

If you choose Toren

Soren Astrid Freya Leif Ingrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthews or Toren more popular?

Matthews is more popular, ranked #4628 compared to Toren at #4756 in the United States.

What do Matthews and Toren mean?

Matthews means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Toren means "thunder, god of thunder" (Norse origin).

Are Matthews and Toren boy or girl names?

Matthews is primarily a boy name. Toren is primarily a boy name.

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