Matthew vs Mia

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

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Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #33 for Matthew.

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

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Mia mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Matthew and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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