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Jonathan vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jonathan Rank #83
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathan or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Matthew mean?

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

Are Jonathan and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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