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Matthew vs Anthony

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
Anthony Rank #44

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #44 for Anthony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Anthony more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Anthony at #44 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Anthony mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Anthony means "Priceless; of inestimable worth" (Latin origin).

Are Matthew and Anthony boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Anthony is primarily a boy name.

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