What is the origin of the name Matthieu?

Matthieu is a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Matthieu?

Matthieu is currently ranked #7080 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Matthieu?

Matthieu is pronounced mah-TYOO.

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Matthieu

mah-TYOO

Popularity

#7080

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

French

Total Births

1,045

Peak Year

#36 in 1998

First Recorded

1971

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Matthieu is a masculine name of French origin, the French form of Matthew. Matthew is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'gift of God'.

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Numerology

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Nicknames

Mat Thieu

Spelling Variations

Matthew Mathieu Matteo

Similar Names

Matthias Matteo Theodore Jonathan

Personality Traits

generousthoughtfuldependablecreative

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