Matthew vs Jonathon

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

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Martin Michael Mark Marshall

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Jonathon

Boy #1,547 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has given, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan)

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,547
Total SSA Count: 113
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

Jonathon Rank #1,547

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1547 for Jonathon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Jonathon more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jonathon at #1547 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jonathon mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Jonathon means "God has given, gift of God" (Hebrew (Yonatan: YHWH + natan) origin).

Are Matthew and Jonathon boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jonathon is primarily a boy name.

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