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Matthew vs Costa

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
Costa Rank #5,514

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #5514 for Costa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Costa more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Costa at #5514 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Costa mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Costa means "coast, shore" (Latin origin).

Are Matthew and Costa boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Costa is primarily a boy name.

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