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David 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

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Matthew Rank #33

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #33 for Matthew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Matthew more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do David and Matthew mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are David and Matthew boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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