Matthew vs Richard

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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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Matthew Rank #33

Richard Rank #232

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Matthew or Richard more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Richard mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Matthew and Richard boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.