Matthew vs Benjamin

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 #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

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Matthew Rank #33

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Matthew or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Benjamin mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.