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Matthew vs Aithan

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
Aithan Rank #4,385

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #4385 for Aithan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Aithan more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Aithan at #4385 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Aithan mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Aithan means "strong, enduring, firm" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Aithan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Aithan is primarily a boy name.

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