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Matthew vs Jayden

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
Jayden Rank #59

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #59 for Jayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Jayden more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jayden at #59 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jayden mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Jayden boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jayden is primarily a boy name.

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