Joshua 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

Joshua Rank #57
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #57 for Joshua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joshua ___

  • Joshua Alexander
  • Joshua James
  • Joshua Michael
  • Joshua Thomas
  • Joshua David
  • Joshua Ryan

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 Joshua

Caleb Noah Hannah Abigail Elijah

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joshua or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Joshua at #57 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Matthew mean?

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

Are Joshua and Matthew boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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