Hideko 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

Popularity Comparison

Hideko Rank #17,107
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #17107 for Hideko.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hideko ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Hideko

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If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hideko or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Hideko at #17107 in the United States.

What do Hideko and Matthew mean?

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

Are Hideko and Matthew boy or girl names?

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

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