Matthew vs Jonah

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 #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dove"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Jonah Rank #126

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #126 for Jonah.

Is Matthew or Jonah more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jonah at #126 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jonah mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Jonah means "dove" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Jonah boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jonah is primarily a boy name.