Matthew vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Matthew Rank #33

Evan Rank #143

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Matthew or Evan more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Evan mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Matthew and Evan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.