Austin 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

Austin Rank #107
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #107 for Austin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Austin and Matthew mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Austin and Matthew boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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