Matthew vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Matthew Rank #33

Patrick Rank #221

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #221 for Patrick.

Is Matthew or Patrick more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Patrick mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Matthew and Patrick boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.