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Adrian 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

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Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #72 for Adrian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Adrian at #72 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Matthew mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Adrian and Matthew boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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