Matthew vs Arthur

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 #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

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12 High Risk

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Matthew Rank #33

Arthur Rank #105

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #105 for Arthur.

Is Matthew or Arthur more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Arthur mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Matthew and Arthur boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.