Origin and Meaning of Matthewjohn

Gift of God; John is gracious

Origin: English - Matthew is derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God'. John is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'gracious' or 'the Lord is gracious'.

• Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and the author of the first Gospel in the New Testament, which makes the name significant in Christianity.
• John is one of the most popular names in Christian tradition, often associated with John the Baptist and John the Apostle.
• Matthewjohn as a combined name is less common but reflects a blending of two widely respected biblical names.
• The name Matthew has consistently ranked in the top 100 names for boys in the United States since the 1970s, while John has a similar long-standing popularity, although it has seen a decline in recent decades.
• Related names include Matty, Matt, and Johnathan, with cultural variations such as Mateo (Spanish) and Giovanni (Italian).