Matthew vs Jeffrey
Comparing Matthew and Jeffrey? Both are popular picks for parents in 2026. Matthew ranks in the Top 100 tier and traces to Hebrew naming roots (meaning "Gift of God"). Jeffrey sits in the Top 100 tier with Germanic origins (meaning "Peaceful pledge").
Matthew
- Meaning: Gift of God
- Origin: Hebrew
- Popularity (2026): Top 100
- Full Matthew name page
Jeffrey
- Meaning: Peaceful pledge
- Origin: Germanic
- Popularity (2026): Top 100
- Full Jeffrey name page
Which name is more popular: Matthew or Jeffrey?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Matthew ranks higher (Top 100) than Jeffrey (Top 100).