Matthew vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Matthew or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Ethan mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Ethan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.