Benjamin vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Benjamin Rank #11

Matthew Rank #33

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Benjamin or Matthew more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Matthew mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Benjamin and Matthew boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.