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Matthew vs Levi

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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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Levi Rank #12

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 vs #33 for Matthew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Levi more popular?

Levi is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Levi mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Levi means "associated with, united" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Levi boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Levi is primarily a boy name.

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