Matthew vs Archer

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

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Archer

Boy #115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who shoots with a bow and arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #115
Total SSA Count: 3,093
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

Archer Rank #115

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #115 for Archer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Archer more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Archer at #115 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Archer mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Archer means "one who shoots with a bow and arrow" (Old English origin).

Are Matthew and Archer boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Archer is primarily a boy name.

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