Matthew vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Matthew Rank #33

Nathan Rank #62

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Matthew or Nathan more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Nathan mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Nathan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.