Matthew vs Jameson

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

Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Jameson Rank #118

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #118 for Jameson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Jameson more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jameson at #118 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jameson mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Jameson means "son of James" (English origin).

Are Matthew and Jameson boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jameson is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons