Matthew vs Abraham

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

Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Abraham Rank #204

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #204 for Abraham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Abraham more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Abraham at #204 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Abraham mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Abraham means "father of many nations" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Abraham boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Abraham is primarily a boy name.

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