Aaron vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aaron

Boy #79 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high mountain"

Origin: Hebrew (aharon)

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Aaron Rank #79

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #79 for Aaron.

Is Aaron or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Aaron and Matthew mean?

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

Are Aaron and Matthew boy or girl names?

Aaron is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.