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Jathan 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

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Popularity Comparison

Jathan Rank #6,439
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #6439 for Jathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jathan or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jathan at #6439 in the United States.

What do Jathan and Matthew mean?

Jathan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Jathan and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jathan is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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