Matthew vs Gabriel

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

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Alexander Connor Jackson Colton

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Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

Gabriel Rank #43

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #43 for Gabriel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Gabriel more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Gabriel at #43 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Gabriel mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin).

Are Matthew and Gabriel boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Gabriel is primarily a boy name.

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