Matthew vs Christopher

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 #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Matthew Rank #33

Christopher Rank #61

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Matthew or Christopher more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Christopher mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Christopher boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.