Names Starting With M
BoyHebrew#15 in 2025
Matthew
Matthew is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “gift of God.” It ranked #15 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
MATH-yoo
meaning & origin
The name Matthew means “gift of God.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From Hebrew 'Mattityahu,' meaning 'gift of Yahweh.' Saint Matthew the Apostle, a former tax collector, is one of the four evangelists and author of the first Gospel, making this name perennially popular in Christian communities.
popularity over time
#122020
#132021
#142022
#142023
#152024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #15 |
| 2023 | #14 |
| 2022 | #14 |
| 2021 | #13 |
| 2020 | #12 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Matthew
- Matthew McConaughey (actor)
- Saint Matthew (Apostle)
- Matthew Perry (actor)
- Matthew Broderick (actor)
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