Matthew vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Matthew Rank #33

Adam Rank #100

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Matthew or Adam more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Adam mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Matthew and Adam boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.