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Matthew vs Aaron

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

Matthew Rank #33
Aaron Rank #79

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #79 for Aaron.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Aaron more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Aaron at #79 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Aaron mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Aaron means "high mountain" (Hebrew (aharon) origin).

Are Matthew and Aaron boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Aaron is primarily a boy name.

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