What does the name Matthew mean?

The name Matthew means "Gift of God".

What is the origin of the name Matthew?

Matthew is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 7,078 babies were named Matthew in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Matthew is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 7,078 ↘

All-Time Total: 1,643,602

Peak Year: 1983

Matthew is derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning "gift of Yahweh."

Boy names closely related to Matthew

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Girl names closely related to Matthew

Arya Mia Sophia Isabella Bella Emma Anaya Eva

Names with similar meaning to Matthew

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Births per year in the United States

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