Matthew: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Gift of God — reliable and warmhearted
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #30
- Peak
- #2 in 1995
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Matthew Means
Matthew is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Gift of God — reliable and warmhearted
How Popular Matthew Is
Matthew currently ranks #30 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1995. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Matthew
- Matthew was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1995.
- Matthew has shown remarkable staying power, holding steady in the top 100.
- Matthew has been a top 100 name across 160+ years of American history.
- Matthew is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
Names Like Matthew
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Matthew
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Matthew.
Questions About Matthew
What does Matthew mean?
Matthew is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Gift of God — reliable and warmhearted
How popular is Matthew?
Matthew currently ranks #30 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2 in 1995. It has held steady.
Where does Matthew come from?
Matthew comes from Hebrew roots. Matthew was a top 10 name in the United States, peaking at #2 in 1995.
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