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Tate vs Matthew

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

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Popularity Comparison

Tate Rank #210
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #210 for Tate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tate or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Tate and Matthew mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Tate and Matthew boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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