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Levi 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

Levi Rank #12
Matthew Rank #33

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 vs #33 for Matthew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levi or Matthew more popular?

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Levi and Matthew mean?

Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Levi and Matthew boy or girl names?

Levi is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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