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Matthew

MATH-yoo

Popularity

#11736

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

1,652,565

Peak Year

#50,525 in 1983

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning 'gift of God'. It is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

  • Matthew McConaughey

    Academy Award-winning American actor

  • Matthew Perry

    American-Canadian actor, comedian and producer

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Personality Traits

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