Felix vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #177 for Felix.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and Matthew mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Felix and Matthew boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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