Matthew vs Daniel

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 #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Matthew or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Daniel mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Daniel boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.