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At a Glance: Name: Matthew – Meaning: gift of God – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MATH-yoo
Matthew is a Hebrew name meaning "gift of God," pronounced MATH-yoo. It's a classic choice that has stayed in steady use across generations of American baby names, tracked in U.S. data going back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Matthew
Meaning: Gift of god.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Matthew
Phonetic: MATH-yoo IPA: /ˈmæθjuː/
Popularity of Matthew
Matthew hit its high point in 1995, ranking #2 nationally with 32,879 babies given the name that year. It's held on since then, coming in at #33 in 2024 with 7,078 babies named Matthew.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Matthew mean?
Gift of god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Matthew)
How do you pronounce Matthew?
Matthew is pronounced MATH-yoo (IPA: /ˈmæθjuː/).
Is Matthew a popular name right now?
Matthew peaked at #2 in 1995 and is ranked #33 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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