Jack vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jack

Boy #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Jack Rank #15

Matthew Rank #33

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Jack or Matthew more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Jack and Matthew mean?

Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Jack and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jack is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.