Matthew vs Jonathan

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 #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Matthew Rank #33

Jonathan Rank #83

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Matthew or Jonathan more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jonathan mean?

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

Are Matthew and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.