Matthew
Hebrew boy's name meaning “gift of God”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- gift of God
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #32
- Born in 2023
- 7,221
- Peak year
- 1993 (#3)
Meaning & origin
Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. Matthew was an apostle and a gospel writer.
Is Matthew a Hebrew name?
Yes — Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning "gift of God". Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. Matthew was an apostle and a gospel writer. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Matthew ranked #32 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 7,221 US boys were given the name Matthew.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #3 in 1993
“Unranked” means Matthew was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Matthew
Matthew is spelled M-A-T-T-H-E-W — 7 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Mateo, Matteo.
Variants
Mateo, Matteo
Nicknames
Matt, Matty
Matthew: frequently asked questions
What does the name Matthew mean?
Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning "gift of God". Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. Matthew was an apostle and a gospel writer.
Where does the name Matthew come from?
Matthew is of Hebrew origin. Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. Matthew was an apostle and a gospel writer.
Is Matthew a boy or a girl name?
Matthew is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Matthew?
In 2023, 7,221 US boys were given the name Matthew.
Is Matthew a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Matthew ranked #32 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Matthew?
Common nicknames for Matthew include Matt, Matty.
How do you spell Matthew?
Matthew is spelled M-A-T-T-H-E-W. Related spellings include Mateo, Matteo.
How common is the name Matthew?
In 2023, 7,221 US boys were given the name Matthew. In the latest US data, Matthew ranked #32 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Matthew a Hebrew name?
Yes — Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning "gift of God". Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. Matthew was an apostle and a gospel writer. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Matthew mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Matthew means "gift of God". Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. Matthew was an apostle and a gospel writer.
Is Matthew a biblical name?
Matthew is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "gift of God".