Matthew vs Jack

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 #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Matthew or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jack mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Jack boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.