Lloyd vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lloyd

Boy #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,763
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Llo, Lly, Llie

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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

Lloyd Rank #1,763
Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1763 for Lloyd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lloyd ___

  • Lloyd James
  • Lloyd Edward
  • Lloyd Thomas
  • Lloyd George
  • Lloyd Harold
  • Lloyd William

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 Lloyd

Griffith Owen Gareth Rhys Meredith

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lloyd or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Lloyd at #1763 in the United States.

What do Lloyd and Matthew mean?

Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Lloyd and Matthew boy or girl names?

Lloyd is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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