Jordan vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

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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Jordan Rank #104

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Jordan or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Matthew mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Jordan and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.