Adam vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Adam Rank #100

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Matthew mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Adam and Matthew boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.