NameBattle

Matthew vs Muhammad

Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.

Matthew

a steady, dependable choice

18802025
US babies named Matthew per year
Rank today
#32
Peak
#2 (1995)
Babies in 2025
7,003
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
CA, TX, FL
VS

Muhammad

a fast riser climbing the charts

19292025
US babies named Muhammad per year
Rank today
#239
Peak
#239 (2025)
Babies in 2025
1,473
Classroom
likely the only one
Strongest states
NY, CA, TX

The verdict

Matthew is the more popular pick (#32 vs #239). If you want a name everyone recognizes, go Matthew; if you want your child to be the only one in class, Muhammad wins.

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