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Tyler vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#191
Total SSA Count
1,908
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Tyler Rank #191
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #191 for Tyler.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tyler or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Matthew mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Tyler and Matthew boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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