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Matthew vs Graham

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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Graham Rank #129

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #129 for Graham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Graham more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Graham at #129 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Graham mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Graham means "gravelly homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Matthew and Graham boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Graham is primarily a boy name.

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