Matthew vs Hayden

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 #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

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Matthew Rank #33

Hayden Rank #154

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #154 for Hayden.

Is Matthew or Hayden more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Hayden at #154 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Hayden mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Matthew and Hayden boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.