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Matthew vs Chase

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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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Chase Rank #173

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #173 for Chase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Chase more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Chase at #173 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Chase mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Chase means "hunter" (Old French origin).

Are Matthew and Chase boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Chase is primarily a boy name.

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