Matthew vs Oliver

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

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Oliver mean?

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

Are Matthew and Oliver boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Oliver is primarily a boy name.

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