Amir vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amir

Boy #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
3,625
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Amir Rank #95
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #95 for Amir.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amir or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Amir at #95 in the United States.

What do Amir and Matthew mean?

Amir means "prince, commander" (Arabic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Amir and Matthew boy or girl names?

Amir is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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