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Matthew vs Tate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Tate Rank #210

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #210 for Tate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Tate more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Tate mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin).

Are Matthew and Tate boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Tate is primarily a boy name.

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