Joseph vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
7,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Joseph Rank #32
Matthew Rank #33

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #33 for Matthew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joseph or Matthew more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Matthew mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Joseph and Matthew boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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