Matthew

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At a glance

Matthew ranks #3466 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (95% male). It is most popular with Chihuahuas.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Matthew?

#3,466dog name of 19,856
1 in 18,006male dogs
38dogs in the records
#2,042cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 5%Boys 95%

5% girls · 95% boys among 38 dogs with a recorded sex

Matthew over the years

Falling
01.22.32013: 2.0, 2014: 0.6, 2015: 0.2, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 0.4, 2018: 0.2, 2019: 0.2, 2020: 0.7, 2021: 0.5, 2022: 0.3, 2023: 0.5, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Matthew per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Matthew

Questions

Is Matthew a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (95% male).

How popular is Matthew for dogs?

Matthew is the #3,466 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 38 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Matthew?

Matthew is said in 2 syllables: Mat·thew. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Matthew?

Mateo, Mattie and Matty sound similar.

What breeds are often named Matthew?

Chihuahuas, German Shepherds and Poodles are the breeds most often called Matthew.

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