Brandon vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brandon

Boy #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Brandon Rank #230

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #230 for Brandon.

Is Brandon or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Brandon at #230 in the United States.

What do Brandon and Matthew mean?

Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Brandon and Matthew boy or girl names?

Brandon is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.