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Jayden 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

Jayden Rank #59
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #59 for Jayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayden or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jayden at #59 in the United States.

What do Jayden and Matthew mean?

Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Jayden and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jayden is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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