Matthew vs Polli

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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Polli

Girl #17,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew/Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,169
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Poll, Polls

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Polli Rank #17,169

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #17169 for Polli.

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

Polli ___

  • Polli Jean
  • Polli Mae
  • Polli Rose
  • Polli Anne
  • Polli Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Polli

Molly Bea Archie Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Polli more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Polli at #17169 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Polli mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Polli means "star of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew/Latin origin).

Are Matthew and Polli boy or girl names?

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

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