Matthew vs Andrew

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
Andrew Rank #68

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #68 for Andrew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Andrew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Andrew mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Andrew boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.

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