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Harrison vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Harrison Rank #121
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #121 for Harrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harrison or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Matthew mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Harrison and Matthew boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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