Jason vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Jason Rank #148

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Jason or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Matthew mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Jason and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.