Matthew vs Thomas

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 #39 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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Matthew Rank #33

Thomas Rank #39

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #39 for Thomas.

Is Matthew or Thomas more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Thomas at #39 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Thomas mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Thomas means "Twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Matthew and Thomas boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Thomas is primarily a boy name.