Andrew vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
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

Andrew Rank #68
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #68 for Andrew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Matthew mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Andrew and Matthew boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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