Matthew vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Olivia mean?

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

Are Matthew and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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