Kilyan vs Matthews

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kilyan

Boy #4,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"church, monastic cell"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,586
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kil, Killy, Ian

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kilyan Rank #4,586
Matthews Rank #4,628

Kilyan is more popular, ranked #4586 vs #4628 for Matthews.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kilyan ___

  • Kilyan James
  • Kilyan Patrick
  • Kilyan Flynn
  • Kilyan Beau
  • Kilyan Cole
  • Kilyan Sean

Matthews ___

  • Matthews James
  • Matthews Cole
  • Matthews Lee
  • Matthews Allen
  • Matthews Joseph
  • Matthews Crew

Sibling Name Ideas

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Harrison Brooks Parker Hudson Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kilyan or Matthews more popular?

Kilyan is more popular, ranked #4586 compared to Matthews at #4628 in the United States.

What do Kilyan and Matthews mean?

Kilyan means "church, monastic cell" (Irish Gaelic origin). Matthews means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kilyan and Matthews boy or girl names?

Kilyan is primarily a boy name. Matthews is primarily a boy name.

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