Matthew vs Chong

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

Chong

Boy #31,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lofty, sublime"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Vietnamese Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,507
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Chong Rank #31,507

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #31507 for Chong.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Chong more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Chong at #31507 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Chong mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Chong means "lofty, sublime" (Chinese origin).

Are Matthew and Chong boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Chong is primarily a boy name.

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