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Tucker vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tucker

Boy #200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth fuller, fabric tucker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#200
Total SSA Count
1,781
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Tucker Rank #200
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #200 for Tucker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tucker or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Tucker at #200 in the United States.

What do Tucker and Matthew mean?

Tucker means "cloth fuller, fabric tucker" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Tucker and Matthew boy or girl names?

Tucker is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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