Gabriel vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43
Total SSA Count
6,379
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

Gabriel Rank #43
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Matthew mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Gabriel and Matthew boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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