Isaiah 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

Popularity Comparison

Isaiah Rank #56
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #56 for Isaiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isaiah or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Isaiah at #56 in the United States.

What do Isaiah and Matthew mean?

Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Isaiah and Matthew boy or girl names?

Isaiah is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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