Justin 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

Popularity Comparison

Justin Rank #199
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #199 for Justin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Justin or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Justin at #199 in the United States.

What do Justin and Matthew mean?

Justin means "just, righteous" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Justin and Matthew boy or girl names?

Justin is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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