Mathew
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gift of God — a blessing from heaven
Origin: Hebrew/English
Popularity: Ranked #975 in 2025 with 235 babies born.
History: Mathew is a simplified spelling variant of Matthew, sharing the same Hebrew origin meaning gift of God. This single-t spelling has been used in English-speaking countries as an alternative rendering of the classic biblical name, maintaining all of its apostolic heritage with a slightly streamlined appearance.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Mathew? About 1 in 14,164 babies born in 2025 were named Mathew, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mathew
What does the name Mathew mean?
Mathew means “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven” from Hebrew/English roots.
What is the origin of the name Mathew?
Mathew has Hebrew/English origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven”.
How popular is Mathew?
Mathew ranked #973 in 2025 — given to 235 babies that year.
When was Mathew most popular?
Mathew peaked in 1990 with 2,174 babies registered that year.
Is Mathew a boy or girl name?
Mathew is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mathews in registered births are male.
Is the name Mathew rising or falling in popularity?
Mathew has fallen 259 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #714 in 2020 to #973 in 2025.
How long has Mathew been recorded?
Mathew appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.