Edward vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

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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Edward Rank #228

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Edward or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Matthew mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Edward and Matthew boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.