Mattew
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gift of God — a blessing from heaven
Origin: Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ)
Popularity: Ranked #10316 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Mateo. Shares the meaning 'Gift of God.'
Similar names: mathew, matthew, matea, matei, mattea, mathews, matthews, maite
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Mattew? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Mattew, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Mattew
What does the name Mattew mean?
Mattew means “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven” from Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) roots.
What is the origin of the name Mattew?
Mattew has Spanish and Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ) origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God — a blessing from heaven”.
How popular is Mattew?
Mattew ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Mattew most popular?
Mattew peaked in 1987 with 58 babies registered that year.
Is Mattew a boy or girl name?
Mattew is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Mattews in registered births are male.
Is the name Mattew rising or falling in popularity?
Mattew has fallen 911 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8803 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Mattew been recorded?
Mattew appears in birth records across 68 years — from 1925 through 2025.