Nathan vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

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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Nathan Rank #62

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Matthew mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Nathan and Matthew boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.