Matthew

Meaning of Matthew

Matthew means "gift of God." It's like saying someone is a present from God.

Matthew has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Matthew

Matthew has held fairly steady, sitting around #32 in 2025 after peaking at #3 in 2000.

Notable people named Matthew

• Matthew McConaughey
  American actor and producer
• Matt Damon
  American actor and screenwriter
• Matthew Perry
  Actor, known for "Friends"
• Matthew Stafford
  American football quarterback
• Matthew Broderick
  American actor and singer

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Questions about the name Matthew

What does the name Matthew mean?

Matthew means matthew means "gift of god." it's like saying someone is a present from god, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Matthew a boy's or a girl's name?

Matthew is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Matthew?

In 2025, Matthew ranked #32 for boys, up from #33 the year before.

When was Matthew most popular?

Matthew peaked at #3 in 2000.