Ashton 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

Ashton Rank #188
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #188 for Ashton.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashton or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Matthew mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Ashton and Matthew boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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