Matthew vs Roman

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 #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Matthew Rank #33

Roman Rank #52

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #52 for Roman.

Is Matthew or Roman more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Roman at #52 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Roman mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Matthew and Roman boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.