Samuel vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of 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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Samuel Rank #17

Matthew Rank #33

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #33 for Matthew.

Is Samuel or Matthew more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Matthew mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Samuel and Matthew boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.