Matthew vs Yitzchok

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

Yitzchok

Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Yitzchok Rank #961

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Yitzchok more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Yitzchok mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Matthew and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.

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