Abraham vs Matthew

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Abraham Rank #204
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #204 for Abraham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abraham or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Abraham and Matthew mean?

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

Are Abraham and Matthew boy or girl names?

Abraham is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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