Matthew vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

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Matthew Rank #33

Theo Rank #80

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #80 for Theo.

Is Matthew or Theo more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Theo at #80 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Theo mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Theo means "gift of God" (Greek (theodoros) origin).

Are Matthew and Theo boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.