Matthew vs Logan

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

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Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #46
Total SSA Count: 6,267
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

Logan Rank #46

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #46 for Logan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Logan more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Logan at #46 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Logan mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Matthew and Logan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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