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Matthew vs Isaiah

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
Isaiah Rank #56

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #56 for Isaiah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Isaiah more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Isaiah at #56 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Isaiah mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Isaiah boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Isaiah is primarily a boy name.

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