Matthew is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning “Gift of God; Hebrew/Greek origin meaning a divine blessing.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Matt. As of 2023, Matthew ranks #32 among boys' names in the United States and has been gradually declining. Its highest US ranking was #23 in 2019.
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MATH-yoo
Phonetic spelling
Currently #32 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Matthew means “Gift of God; Hebrew/Greek origin meaning a divine blessing.” It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Matthew is pronounced MATH-yoo.
Matthew is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Matthew currently ranks #32 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Matthew include Matt.
Middle names that pair well with Matthew include Matthew James, Matthew Thomas, Matthew Alexander.
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