Matthew vs William

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

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William

Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10
Total SSA Count: 10,596
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #33 for Matthew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and William mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Matthew and William boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.

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