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Matthew vs Miles

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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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Miles Rank #37

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #37 for Miles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Miles more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Miles at #37 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Miles mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Miles means "soldier, warrior" (Latin miles meaning soldier origin).

Are Matthew and Miles boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Miles is primarily a boy name.

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