Matthew
MATH-yoo
Popularity
#11736
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.
Numerology
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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