Mathew

Boy's name

Mathew is derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh."

Meaning Gift of God
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 244 Falling
Peak year 1990

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Matthew McConaughey - Actor, Academy Award winner
  • Matthew Perry - Actor, "Friends" star
  • Matthew Broderick - Actor, "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
  • Matthew Fox - Actor, "Lost" star
  • Matthew Morrison - Actor, "Glee" star
  • Matthew Vaughn - Director, "Kingsman" films
  • Matthew Modine - Actor, "Stranger Things"
  • Matthew Rhys - Actor, "The Americans"
  • Matthew Weiner - Writer, "Mad Men" creator

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