Eli vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eli

Boy #92 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ascended, high"

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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Eli Rank #92

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #92 for Eli.

Is Eli or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Eli at #92 in the United States.

What do Eli and Matthew mean?

Eli means "ascended, high" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Eli and Matthew boy or girl names?

Eli is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.