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Matthew

Meaning: gift of God · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

From Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh'. Saint Matthew wrote the first Gospel.

Famous people named Matthew

Matthew McConaughey (actor)
Matthew Perry (actor)

Nicknames

Matt, Matty

Variants & related names

Mateo, Matteo, Mathieu, Matthias

Matthew name art

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FAQ

What does the name Matthew mean?

Matthew means “gift of God”. It comes from Hebrew.

Is Matthew a popular name?

Yes — Matthew has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Matthew?

Matt, Matty.

What are other forms of Matthew?

Mateo, Matteo, Mathieu, Matthias.

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Elliot · Ivan · John · Joel · Malachi · Abel

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.