Matthew vs Ryan

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 #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Matthew Rank #33

Ryan Rank #87

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Matthew or Ryan more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Ryan mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin).

Are Matthew and Ryan boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Ryan is primarily a boy name.