Matthew vs Johnathan

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 #518 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Johnathan Rank #518

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #518 for Johnathan.

Is Matthew or Johnathan more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Johnathan at #518 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Johnathan mean?

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

Are Matthew and Johnathan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Johnathan is primarily a boy name.