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Matthew

male

Meaning

"Gift of God"

Derived from Hebrew Mattityahu through Greek, it is associated with the evangelist Matthew and remains common in Christian cultures.

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Popularity History of Matthew

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#33Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#33

Matthew was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-1

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Matthew Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Matthew.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Matthew

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Matthew, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Famous Matthews

  • S
    Saint Matthew (Bible)
    Apostle of Jesus and author of the Gospel of Matthew
  • M
    Matthew McConaughey
    American actor and Academy Award winner

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Greek, English
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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