Origin and Meaning of Matthw

Gift of God

Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name Matityahu, which means 'gift of God'. The name entered the English language through the Latin Matthaeus and the Greek Matthaios.

• Matthew is a biblical name, borne by one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and traditionally regarded as one of the authors of the Gospel of Matthew.
• The name Matthew has been popular across various cultures and languages, including Mateo in Spanish, Matthieu in French, and Matteo in Italian.
• Notable bearers include Matthew Arnold, a renowned English poet and cultural critic, and Matthew Perry, an American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show 'Friends.'
• Matthew has consistently ranked as one of the top names for boys in the United States, often appearing in the top 10 during the 1980s and 1990s.
• Variants of the name include Mathew, Matthiew, and Matt, which are popular as diminutives or shortened forms.