Matthew vs Joseph

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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Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #32
Total SSA Count: 7,223
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #33 for Matthew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Joseph mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Matthew and Joseph boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.

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