Luca 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
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Popularity Comparison

Luca Rank #23
Matthew Rank #33

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 vs #33 for Matthew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Luca ___

  • Luca James
  • Luca Thomas
  • Luca Anthony
  • Luca Giovanni
  • Luca Marco
  • Luca Cole

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 Luca

Mia Gianna Matteo Sofia Nico

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luca or Matthew more popular?

Luca is more popular, ranked #23 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Luca and Matthew mean?

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

Are Luca and Matthew boy or girl names?

Luca is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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