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Matthew vs Emmanuel

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
Emmanuel Rank #180

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #180 for Emmanuel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Emmanuel more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Emmanuel at #180 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Emmanuel mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Emmanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Emmanuel boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Emmanuel is primarily a boy name.

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