Matthew vs Elliott

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

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Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #163
Total SSA Count: 2,219
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

Elliott Rank #163

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Elliott more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Elliott mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Matthew and Elliott boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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