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Matthew name meaning
First Name
1.6m
in the U.S.
since 1880
1.6m
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
6k
in the U.S.
in 2010
6k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Matthew mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Matthew
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
47%
English
28%
American
7%
Native American
3%
African
3%
Jewish
2%
Mexican
2%
Arabic
2%
Korean
2%
Spanish
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- 19 submissions from all over the world agree the name Matthew means "Gift of God" and is of Hebrew origin.
- According to 11 people from all over the world, the name Matthew is of Hebrew origin and means "Gift from God".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Matthew means "The name Matthew, is of Hebrew origin. As meaning, gift of God".
- According to a user from Colorado, U.S., the name Matthew is of Jewish origin and means "Gift of Yawhway (god)".
- A user from Australia says the name Matthew is of Hebrew origin and means "Derived from Matityahu and meaning 'Gift of Yahweh' or 'Gift of God'".
- According to a user from Georgia, U.S., the name Matthew means "'Gift Of God' or 'Gift from God'".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Matthew means "Gift of God, Gift".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Matthew is of English origin and means "God of the universe".
- A user from Philippines says the name Matthew is of Hebrew origin and means "Matthew came from the Ghabaray (Hebrew) word Mathath-Ya'oh which means, 'Gift of YA'OH'".
- A submission from Netherlands says the name Matthew means "Gift of the Lord".
- 3 submissions from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Matthew means "Cause of chaos" and is of Egyptian origin.
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Matthew
Saint Matthew, a disciple of Jesus; author of the first Gospel.
Other Dictionary Sources
- One of the Gospels in the New Testament; includes the Sermon on the Mount
- (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
Wiktionary
From earlier Matheu, from Old French Mathieu, from Latin Matthaeus, from Ancient Greek Ματθαῖος (Matthaîos), from Hebrew מַתִּתְיָהוּ (mattiṯyāhū, literally “gift of the Lord”)
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
- A patronymic surname.
- Matthew the Evangelist, one of the twelve Apostles. A publican or tax-collector at Capernaum and credited with the authorship of the Gospel of Matthew.
- (biblical) The Gospel of St. Matthew, the first book of the New Testament of the Bible. Traditionally the first of the four gospels, a book attributed to Matthew the Evangelist.
Notable Persons Named Matthew
Notable Persons Named Matthew
Matt Damon
Matt Damon is an actor and filmmaker. His most notable accomplishments were from 1988 to present. Matt was given the name Matthew Paige Damon on October 8th, 1970 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
Matthew McConaughey
Matthew McConaughey is an actor. His ongoing career started in 1991. Matthew was given the name Matthew David McConaughey on November 4th, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas, U.S.
Matt LeBlanc
Matt LeBlanc is an actor, comedian, producer, presenter, and television producer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1985 to present. Matt was given the name Matthew Steven LeBlanc on July 25th, 1967 in Newton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry is an actor, director, writer, and producer. He has had major accomplishments since 1979. Matthew was given the name Matthew Langford Perry by his parents John Bennett Perry and Keith Morrison on August 19th, 1969 in Williamstown, Massachusetts.
Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer is an actor. He has had major accomplishments since 2001. Matt was given the name Matthew Staton Bomer on October 11th, 1977 in Webster Groves, Missouri, U.S.
Matt Smith
Matt Smith is an actor. He has been prominent since 2003. Matt was given the name Matthew Robert Smith on October 28th, 1982 in Northampton, England.
- Matthew Broderick
- Matthew RhysActor
- Matt SkibaMusician
- Ryan PhillippeActor
- Matthew ModineActor
- Matthew GoodeActor
- Matt CzuchryActor
- Matt DillonActor
- Matthew MercerVoice-over Artist
- Matt GroeningCartoonist
- Matthew LillardActor
- MatisyahuSinger
- Matthew MacfadyenActor
- Matthew LewisActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Matthew
Notable Persons With the Last Name Matthew
Brian Matthew
Brian Matthew is a radio host. Brian was born on September 17th, 1928 in Coventry.
Scott Matthew
Scott Matthew is an alternative rock singer-songwriter. He plays Ukulele, Guitar, and Vocals. He was most prominent from 1995 to present. Scott was given the name Scott William Matthew in Queensland.
Nick Matthew
Nick was born on July 25th, 1980 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England.
Catriona Matthew
Catriona Matthew is a golf player.
Wentworth Arthur Matthew
Wentworth was born on June 23rd, 1892. He breathed his last breath in 1973.
Count of Boulogne Matthew
Count was born as the child of Thierry, Count of Flanders, and Sibylla of Anjou in 1137. Count is also known as Matthew of Alsace. He died in 1173.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Matthew | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 54.37% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 32.64% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 5.72% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.90% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.59% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.78% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Matthew
People with the last name Matthew are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Matthew
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