Matthew vs Elliot

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

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Elliot Rank #150

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Elliot more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Elliot mean?

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

Are Matthew and Elliot boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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