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Jon vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Mathew Rank #941

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #941 for Mathew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Mathew more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Jon and Mathew mean?

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

Are Jon and Mathew boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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