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
Meaning & origin
Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'. Matthew was an apostle and a gospel writer.
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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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.