Jameson 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

Jameson Rank #118
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #118 for Jameson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jameson or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jameson at #118 in the United States.

What do Jameson and Matthew mean?

Jameson means "son of James" (English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Jameson and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jameson is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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