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Matthew

/MATH-yoo/

boy
American
Very common
medium

Meaning

Gift of God

At a glance

  • Origin: American
  • Gender: boy
  • Syllables: 2
  • Popularity: Very common
  • Baby-safe: Yes

Cultural notes

Matthew is a classic biblical name, derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu. It is one of the twelve apostles and is the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.

Vibes

American
English
boy
unisex

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