Mathews
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Mathews is a Hebrew name meaning “gift of God”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 100% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Mathews
Mathews is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, acting as a variant of the traditional name Matthew. The name is rooted in the Hebrew 'Mattityahu', which signifies the gift of God. It is a patronymic form that has transitioned from a surname to a given name, reflecting standard genealogical naming customs.
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Gender Usage of the Name Mathews
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Mathews is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Mathews
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
Mathews is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 24.9M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 10.4M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 2.11M births |
| Australia | — | — |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Mathews was last recorded at #6,901 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2021) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,568 in 1924. Its lowest recorded position was #10,142 in 2009. Over the last 15 years (2006–2021) the name rose 2797 places (from #9,698 to #6,901).
Characteristics of the Name Mathews
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 7 letters — Long Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Mathews is a two-syllable name with a robust, traditional consonant ending. Its deep roots as a patronymic referencing the Apostle Matthew provide a stable and Grounded & Earthy aesthetic.
Middle Names For Mathews
Middle names used with MathewsMethodology
Mathews is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Mathews Benny · Mathews Ray · Mathews Eugene
Middle name suggestions for MathewsMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Mathews is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “r”.
Examples: Mathews Roger · Mathews Randy · Mathews Rufus · Mathews Ruben · Mathews Roman. View all 81 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Mathews
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Mathews. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Mathews
Sound Like Mathews Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Mathias · Mathis · Matheus · View all 17 names
Spelled Like Mathews Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Mathiews · Mathewos · Mathew · View all 7 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Mathews Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: James · Charles · Miles · 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 “Mathews”
Dictionary Meaning of "Mathews"Methodology
A surname
An unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Alabama, United States
A census-designated place in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States
A census-designated place, the county seat of Mathews County, Virginia, United States
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How to Spell Mathews in ASL
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