Matthew vs Damian

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

Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Damian Rank #110

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #110 for Damian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Damian more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Damian at #110 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Damian mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Damian means "master, conqueror" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Damian boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Damian is primarily a boy name.

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