Leonardo vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #84
Total SSA Count: 3,951
Syllables: 4
Formality: Moderate

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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

Leonardo Rank #84

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #84 for Leonardo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leonardo or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Leonardo at #84 in the United States.

What do Leonardo and Matthew mean?

Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Leonardo and Matthew boy or girl names?

Leonardo is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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