Mathew
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Mathew is a Hebrew name meaning “gift of the Lord”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.99% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Mathew
Mathew is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning gift of the Lord. The name derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, composed of the elements mattath, meaning gift, and yah, referring to the God of Israel. It appears in the New Testament as the name of one of the twelve apostles and the author of the first canonical gospel. This spelling represents an Anglicized variation of the more common Matthew.
Meaning Comments
- Greasy_1064: Hate it. Go with Matthew instead.
- Supersam_420: It's okay. Mathew is a good name and with the word math at the beginning. I prefer Matthew so much.
- Fantasma_up: I actually prefer this spelling to Matthew! The "TTH" part always bothered me, I'm not sure why. I guess it's because the "TH" looks more phonetic, as if you don't have to pronounce the T twice. And you can still nickname him Matt, Matty, or Math.
Gender Usage of the Name Mathew
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Mathew is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Mathew
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Mathew is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 5.6K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.7K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 5.3K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 5.6K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Mathew ranked #1,694 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #627 in 2024 — a drop of 1,067 places. Mathew shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #54, achieved in 1982 and 1983. Its lowest recorded position was #1,694 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -538 places (from #1,156 to #1,694).
Characteristics of the Name Mathew
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- w — Boy Names Ending in “w”
Name AestheticMethodology
Mathew features two syllables with a stress on the first syllable, creating a familiar and steady cadence. This specific spelling is frequently associated with Matthew the Apostle in biblical traditions. It projects an Elegant & Timeless quality through its established historical presence.
Middle Names For Mathew
Middle names used with MathewMethodology
Mathew is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Mathew Ryan · Mathew James · Mathew Thomas · Mathew Scott · Mathew AllenView all 214 boy middle names.
- Total 321 middle names used with Mathew
- 26 girl middle names used with Mathew
- 73 unisex middle names used with Mathew
Middle name suggestions for MathewMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Mathew is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Mathew Jacob · Mathew Jason · Mathew Jesus · Mathew Jerry · Mathew Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Mathew
Sound Like Mathew Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Mathieu · Matheo · Mathiew · View all 18 names
Spelled Like Mathew Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Mathiew · Mathhew · Matheew · View all 11 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Mathew Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Matthew · Andrew · Drew · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Mathew”
Dictionary Meaning of "Mathew"Methodology
A male given name from Hebrew, of occasional usage, variant of Matthew
A surname
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How to Spell Mathew in ASL
- M
- a
- t
- h
- e
- w
Comments on the name Mathew
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Pur41y_m4g3
Also used by Syriac Christians in Kerala (written as മാത്യു in Malayalam).
Fishzommbie2
In 2018, 20 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Mathew who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 690th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
Daniel_boss9
Mathew Baynton, English writer and actor, best known for being part of the 'Six Idiots' who worked on Horrible Histories, Yonderland, Bill and Ghosts.
Reb_e_cheese
Mathew Barzal is centerman for the New York Islanders in hockey.
Bp_25oakhkcc
Mathew William "Mat" Kearney is an American musician.