Lucas vs Matthew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucas

Boy #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Lucania"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9
Total SSA Count
10,703
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luke, Luc

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lucas Rank #9
Matthew Rank #33

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 vs #33 for Matthew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucas ___

  • Lucas James
  • Lucas Alexander
  • Lucas Thomas
  • Lucas William
  • Lucas Henry
  • Lucas Oliver

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 Lucas

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Noah

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucas or Matthew more popular?

Lucas is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Lucas and Matthew mean?

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

Are Lucas and Matthew boy or girl names?

Lucas is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.

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