Christopher vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Christopher Rank #61

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Christopher or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Matthew mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Christopher and Matthew boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.