Matthew Meaning
Gift of God — apostle and evangelist
Matthew at a Glance
What Does the Name Matthew Mean?
Matthew comes from the Hebrew Matityahu, meaning gift of God. Saint Matthew was an apostle of Jesus and author of the first Gospel. The name was top 5 US from 1981 to 2002 — one of the dominant male names of late 20th century. Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Perry, Matthew Broderick. Continuously top 75 US. Classic, scholarly, ageless.
Matthew Personality & Numerology
People with the name Matthew carry the vibration of numerology number 9 — The Humanitarian. This means compassionate, idealistic, wise. The energy of Matthew tends to be felt by everyone who interacts with them, often shaping the room without anyone noticing.
Numerology is calculated by converting each letter of Matthew into a number (using the Pythagorean system), then reducing to a single digit (or master number 11, 22, 33). For Matthew, the result is 9.
Best Zodiac Matches for Matthew
Famous People Named Matthew
Variations, Nicknames & Pairings
Variations
Mateo, Matheus, Mathew
Nicknames
Matt, Matty
Middle Name Ideas
James, Alexander, Michael, Cole, Lee
Matthew — Common Questions
What does the name Matthew mean?
Gift of God — apostle and evangelist
Where does the name Matthew come from?
The name Matthew has Hebrew origins, with peak popularity around 1981-2002.
What is the numerology of the name Matthew?
Using the Pythagorean numerology system, Matthew reduces to 9 — The Humanitarian. People with this name vibration are often compassionate, idealistic, wise.
Which zodiac signs match the name Matthew?
The name Matthew resonates strongly with Capricorn, Virgo, Pisces. These signs share complementary energy with the name\'s numerological vibration.
What are similar names to Matthew?
Common variations include Mateo, Matheus, Mathew.
Is Matthew a popular name?
Matthew currently ranks at #70 in baby name popularity, with its peak popularity around 1981-2002.
Names Like Matthew
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