Jonathon vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathon

Boy #1,547 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan)

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,547
Total SSA Count: 113
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

Jonathon Rank #1,547

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1547 for Jonathon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jonathon or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jonathon at #1547 in the United States.

What do Jonathon and Matthew mean?

Jonathon means "God has given, gift of God" (Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Jonathon and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jonathon is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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