Kurt vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kurt

Boy #2,102 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold counsel, brave advisor"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Kurt Rank #2,102

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #2102 for Kurt.

Is Kurt or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Kurt at #2102 in the United States.

What do Kurt and Matthew mean?

Kurt means "bold counsel, brave advisor" (Germanic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Kurt and Matthew boy or girl names?

Kurt is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.