Matthew vs Michael

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 #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Michael Rank #18

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Matthew or Michael more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Michael mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Michael boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Michael is primarily a boy name.