Hunter vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

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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Hunter Rank #128

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Matthew mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Hunter and Matthew boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.