Matthew vs Jett

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

Jett

Boy #161 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"black gemstone; jet"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Australian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#161
Total SSA Count
2,222
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Jett Rank #161

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #161 for Jett.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Jett more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jett at #161 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jett mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Jett means "black gemstone; jet" (English origin).

Are Matthew and Jett boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jett is primarily a boy name.

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