Matthew — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Boy

Meaning

Gift of God.

Etymology

From Hebrew Mattityahu meaning gift of Yahweh.

Pronunciation

/ˈmæθju/

Popularity

US

2020:#23

2021:#23

Quick Facts

Length:: 7 letters
Syllables:: 2
Ending:: -w

Origin

hebrew biblical

Themes

biblical classic

Nicknames & Variants

Nicknames:

Matt, Matty

Variants:

Matthias, Mateo

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