Tatum vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tatum

Boy #195 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cheerful settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#195
Total SSA Count
1,833
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tatum Rank #195
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #195 for Tatum.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tatum or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Tatum at #195 in the United States.

What do Tatum and Matthew mean?

Tatum means "cheerful settlement" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Tatum and Matthew boy or girl names?

Tatum is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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