Leo vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leo

Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Leo Rank #24

Matthew Rank #33

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Leo or Matthew more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Leo and Matthew mean?

Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Leo and Matthew boy or girl names?

Leo is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.