Matthew vs Hunter

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 #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Matthew Rank #33

Hunter Rank #128

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Matthew or Hunter more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Hunter mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Matthew and Hunter boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.