- Meaning
- Gift of God
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- US top 100
- Style
- Classic, Religious
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
Nicknames for Matthew
What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.
- English
- Matt, Matty
What people expect from a Matthew
Matthew mixes soft and sharp sounds, so people tend to read it as steady and balanced.
The meaning is about a blessing. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a brilliant mind, faithful and blessed.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Matthew: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Matthew · nickname: Matt
- International readabilityWatch out: "th" (no such sound in many languages); "w" (read as v in much of Europe).
- Easy to say and spellHarder: consonant clusters (tth).
- Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Gift of God".
Names with a similar meaning
More Hebrew names
Mexico's Sonora state banned 61 names in 2014, including Facebook, Hitler and Robocop.
Sonora civil registry (2014)Questions about Matthew
What does the name Matthew mean?
Matthew is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "Gift of God".
Is Matthew a boy or girl name?
Matthew is usually a boy's name.
How popular is the name Matthew?
Matthew is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries.
What are nicknames for Matthew?
Common nicknames for Matthew are Matt and Matty.
Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer