Gena vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gena

Girl #17,315 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, noble (from Eugenia)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,315
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Gen, Genie

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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

Gena Rank #17,315
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #17315 for Gena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gena ___

  • Gena Marie
  • Gena Lynn
  • Gena Lee
  • Gena Rose
  • Gena Louise

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 Gena

Dena Rena Lena Tina

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gena or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Gena at #17315 in the United States.

What do Gena and Matthew mean?

Gena means "well-born, noble (from Eugenia)" (Greek origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Gena and Matthew boy or girl names?

Gena is primarily a girl name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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