Dylan vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dylan Rank #28
Matthew Rank #33

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #33 for Matthew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dylan ___

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Dylan Lee
  • Dylan Ryan
  • Dylan Paul
  • Dylan Michael

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 Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dylan or Matthew more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Dylan and Matthew mean?

Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Dylan and Matthew boy or girl names?

Dylan is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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