Matthew vs Jacob

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 #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Jacob Rank #41

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #41 for Jacob.

Is Matthew or Jacob more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jacob at #41 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jacob mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Jacob boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.