David vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

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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

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Popularity Comparison

David Rank #31
Matthew Rank #33

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #33 for Matthew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

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 David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David or Matthew more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do David and Matthew mean?

David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are David and Matthew boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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