Johnathan vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnathan

Boy #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

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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Johnathan Rank #518

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Is Johnathan or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Johnathan and Matthew mean?

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

Are Johnathan and Matthew boy or girl names?

Johnathan is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.