Matthew
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced MATH-yoo
Verified name
What does Matthew mean?
Gift of yahweh
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 32 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 153 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Matt, Matty
Variant: Mathew, Mateo
Related: Matthias, Matteo
Using Matthew across cultures
Gospel author apostle.
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