Heath vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old 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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Heath Rank #852

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #852 for Heath.

Is Heath or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Heath and Matthew mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Heath and Matthew boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.