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Mathews

MATH-yooz

Popularity

#10506

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Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

452

Peak Year

#17 in 2006

First Recorded

1896

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A patronymic surname meaning 'son of Matthew.' Matthew itself is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'gift of God.'

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Chris Mathews

    American journalist and political commentator.

  • David Mathews

    Former American baseball player and coach.

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Personality Traits

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