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Matthew vs Jude

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jude

Boy #156 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised, he will be praised"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Biblical European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#156
Total SSA Count
2,284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Jude Rank #156

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #156 for Jude.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Jude more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Jude at #156 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Jude mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Jude means "praised, he will be praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Jude boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Jude is primarily a boy name.

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