Joan vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Joan Rank #1,014

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Joan or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Mathew mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joan and Mathew boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.