Matthew vs Giovanni

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 #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Giovanni Rank #122

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #122 for Giovanni.

Is Matthew or Giovanni more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Giovanni at #122 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Giovanni mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Giovanni boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Giovanni is primarily a boy name.