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Mathieu

ma-TYOE

Popularity

#4266

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

French

Total Births

2,397

Peak Year

#77 in 2000

First Recorded

1955

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A French form of Matthew, which is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Mathieu Amalric

    French actor and filmmaker.

  • Mathieu Valbuena

    French professional footballer.

Nicknames

MatMath

Spelling Variations

MatthewMatteoMateo

Similar Names

NathanielTheodoreSamuelJulian

Personality Traits

generouscharmingthoughtfulreligious

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