Matthew vs August

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 #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Matthew Rank #33

August Rank #88

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #88 for August.

Is Matthew or August more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Matthew and August mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Matthew and August boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.