Matthew vs Lucas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

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Matthew Rank #33

Lucas Rank #9

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Matthew or Lucas more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Lucas mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Lucas means "from Lucania" (Latin origin).

Are Matthew and Lucas boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Lucas is primarily a boy name.