Matthew vs Vadie

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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Vadie

Girl #17,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wading, crossing water"

Origin: Gothic

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,380
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vade, Vay

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Vadie Rank #17,380

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #17380 for Vadie.

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

Vadie ___

  • Vadie Mae
  • Vadie Louise
  • Vadie Grace
  • Vadie June
  • Vadie Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Vadie

Sadie Hattie Rosie Beau Willa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Vadie more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Vadie at #17380 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Vadie mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Vadie means "wading, crossing water" (Gothic origin).

Are Matthew and Vadie boy or girl names?

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

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