Matthew vs David

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 #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Matthew Rank #33

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Matthew or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and David mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Matthew and David boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.