Elijah vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

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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Elijah Rank #8

Matthew Rank #33

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Elijah or Matthew more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Matthew mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Elijah and Matthew boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.