Matthew vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Matthew Rank #33

Jackson Rank #35

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #35 for Jackson.

Is Matthew or Jackson more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jackson at #35 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jackson mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Matthew and Jackson boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.