Matthew vs Theodore

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
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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Matthew at #33 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Theodore mean?

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

Are Matthew and Theodore boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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