Emmanuel 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

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Popularity Comparison

Emmanuel Rank #180
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #180 for Emmanuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmanuel ___

  • Emmanuel James
  • Emmanuel David
  • Emmanuel Louis
  • Emmanuel Michael
  • Emmanuel Joseph
  • Emmanuel Alexander

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 Emmanuel

Gabriel Raphael Miriam Sophia Elijah

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmanuel or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Emmanuel at #180 in the United States.

What do Emmanuel and Matthew mean?

Emmanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Emmanuel and Matthew boy or girl names?

Emmanuel is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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