Michael vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Michael Rank #18

Matthew Rank #33

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Michael or Matthew more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Michael and Matthew mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Michael and Matthew boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.