Jonah vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonah

Boy #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

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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Jonah Rank #126

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is Jonah or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Jonah and Matthew mean?

Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Jonah and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jonah is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.