Hayden vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Hayden Rank #154

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Hayden or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Matthew mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Hayden and Matthew boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.