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Matthew

"Gift of God. Symbolizes divine blessing and generosity."

Ranked #33 for boys

About the Name Matthew

Meaning

Gift of God. Symbolizes divine blessing and generosity.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

M

Boy Rank

#33

Girl Rank

#11736

Matthew is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Gift of God. Symbolizes divine blessing and generosity." and Currently ranked #33 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with M or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#35864
1950
#106282
1960
#278984
1970
#461520
1980
#352408
1990
#222009
2000
#125222
2010
#37025
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Matthew

  • MP Matthew Perry (actor)
  • MM Matthew McConaughey (actor)

Names Similar to Matthew

Mark

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Dedicated to Mars. Associated with the Roman god of war and strength.

Michael

Boy

Who is like God? A powerful theological name expressing incomparability to the divine.

Matthias

Boy

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Matthew: A Classic Boy Name That Means Gift of God

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
7
Starts with
M
Origin
Hebrew

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