Lucas vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

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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Lucas Rank #9

Matthew Rank #33

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Lucas or Matthew more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Matthew mean?

Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Lucas and Matthew boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.