John vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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John Rank #21

Matthew Rank #33

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is John or Matthew more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do John and Matthew mean?

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

Are John and Matthew boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.