Boy name
Matthew name meaning
“gift from God”
Matthew is a masculine English name meaning gift from God. It derives from Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning gift of Yahweh, through Greek and Latin. These intervening languages explain the route from the Hebrew source name to the English form and the meaning associated with it.
What does Matthew mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Matthew
The English form of Hebrew Mattityahu, transmitted through Greek and Latin, meaning gift of Yahweh.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Matthew
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Matthew, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Matthew: gift from God
- Eben: stone; stone of help
- Silverius: of the forest
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Meaning of each word
- Matthew: gift from God
- Steven: crown or victory wreath
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
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Matthew Oktavianus
Meaning of each word
- Matthew: gift from God
- Oktavianus: the eighth
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Kristianus Matthew Yustinus
Meaning of each word
- Kristianus: follower of Christ
- Matthew: gift from God
- Yustinus: just, upholding justice
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Matthew Timotheus
Meaning of each word
- Matthew: gift from God
- Timotheus: honoring God
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Matthew Stepanus Kristianus
Meaning of each word
- Matthew: gift from God
- Stepanus: crown or victory wreath
- Kristianus: follower of Christ
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How to pronounce Matthew
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦠ꧀ꦠꦺꦮ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮒ᮪ᮒ᮪ᮠᮨᮝ᮪ |
Is Matthew a boy’s name?
Yes, Matthew is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Matthew ranks #2,915 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Matthew
Names with related meanings
- Kurniawan♂One endowed with a gift or grace
- Nugroho♂Gracious gift, blessing
- Taufik♂Divine help toward success
- Rahmat♂Mercy, divine grace
- Kurnia♂♀A gift bringing goodness
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Nugraha♂Grace, a gracious gift
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- Benny♂Son of the right hand
- Johan♂God is gracious
- John♂God grants grace
Famous people named Matthew
- Matthew Baker · b. 2009
- Matthew Sayersz · b. 1988
- Matthew Ivander Setiawan · b. 2010
- Matthew Owen Lee · b. 2007
FAQ about the name Matthew
What is the meaning of Matthew?
Matthew means gift from God. The English form of Hebrew Mattityahu, transmitted through Greek and Latin, meaning gift of Yahweh.
Is Matthew a boy’s name?
Yes, Matthew is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Matthew?
Matthew is of Hebrew and European origin.
How many syllables does Matthew have?
Matthew has 2 syllables (Mat-thew) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Matthew?
Matthew ranks #2,915 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Matthew?
Some ideas: Matthew Eben Silverius; Matthew Steven Antonio; Matthew Oktavianus.
Famous people named Matthew?
Notable people named Matthew include Matthew Baker, Matthew Sayersz, Matthew Ivander Setiawan.
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