Elliot vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Elliot Rank #150
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Matthew mean?

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

Are Elliot and Matthew boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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