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Matthew vs Eithan

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
Eithan Rank #227

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #227 for Eithan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Eithan more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Eithan at #227 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Eithan mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Eithan means "strong, firm, enduring" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Eithan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Eithan is primarily a boy name.

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