Matthew vs Elijah

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 #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

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Matthew Rank #33

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Matthew or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Elijah mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Elijah boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.