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Matthew vs Argus

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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Argus

Boy #14,142 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all-seeing, vigilant"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,142
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Argus Rank #14,142

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #14142 for Argus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Argus more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Argus at #14142 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Argus mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Argus means "all-seeing, vigilant" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Argus boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Argus is primarily a boy name.

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