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Matthew vs Estes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,754
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Estes Rank #31,754

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #31754 for Estes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Estes more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Estes mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Matthew and Estes boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Estes is primarily a boy name.

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