Adam vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ad

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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
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Mat

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #100 for Adam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adam ___

  • Adam James
  • Adam Thomas
  • Adam Michael
  • Adam Joseph
  • Adam Robert
  • Adam William

Matthew ___

  • Matthew James
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Matthew David
  • Matthew Andrew
  • Matthew John
  • Matthew Robert

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adam

Eve Noah Sarah Isaac Rebecca

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Matthew mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Adam and Matthew boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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