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Matthew vs Harrison

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
Harrison Rank #121

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #121 for Harrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Harrison more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Harrison mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Matthew and Harrison boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.

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