Matthew vs Alan

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 #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

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Matthew Rank #33

Alan Rank #167

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Matthew or Alan more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Alan mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Matthew and Alan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.