John vs Matthew
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Matthew
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Gift of God
Peak: 1983 (2.70%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Matthew |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.10% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.07% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.08% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.09% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 0.09% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 0.06% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 0.06% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 0.07% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 0.32% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 1.06% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 2.04% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 2.08% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 1.37% |
FAQ
Is John or Matthew more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Matthew peaked in 1983.
What do John and Matthew mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Matthew means "Gift of God".