Mathew vs Yeshua

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

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Yeshua

Boy #984 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God saves, salvation"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Messianic Jewish Christian Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#984
Total SSA Count
229
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Shua

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mathew Rank #941
Yeshua Rank #984

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #984 for Yeshua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Yeshua ___

  • Yeshua David
  • Yeshua Moshe
  • Yeshua Aaron
  • Yeshua Ben
  • Yeshua Yitzchak

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

If you choose Yeshua

Miriam Devorah Shimon Yaakov Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathew or Yeshua more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Yeshua at #984 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Yeshua mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Yeshua means "God saves, salvation" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Mathew and Yeshua boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Yeshua is primarily a boy name.

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