Matthew vs Micah

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 #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

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Matthew Rank #33

Micah Rank #86

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #86 for Micah.

Is Matthew or Micah more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Micah at #86 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Micah mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Matthew and Micah boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.