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Matthew vs Liham

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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Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Liham Rank #6,616

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Liham more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Liham mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Matthew and Liham boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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