Matthew vs Melzie

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

Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Melzie Rank #17,159

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #17159 for Melzie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matthew ___

  • Matthew James
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Matthew David
  • Matthew Andrew
  • Matthew John
  • Matthew Robert

Melzie ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Melzie

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Melzie more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Melzie at #17159 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Melzie mean?

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

Are Matthew and Melzie boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Melzie is primarily a girl name.

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