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Jude 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

Jude Rank #156
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #156 for Jude.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jude or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Jude and Matthew mean?

Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Jude and Matthew boy or girl names?

Jude is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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