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Mathew

♂ Boy

Pronounced MATH-yoo /ˈmæθ.juː/High

Meaning: One-t spelling variant of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu meaning gift of Yahweh, composed of mattan meaning gift and Yah meaning Yahweh; one of the twelve apostles of JesusHigh

In 30 seconds: Mathew is a clean one-t spelling of Matthew meaning gift of God. Sharing the full biblical prestige of its parent name, it offers a slightly streamlined form favored by parents who want the familiar meaning with a fresh look.
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Origin HighHebrew
MeaningOne-t spelling variant of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu meaning gift of Yahweh, composed of mattan meaning gift and Yah meaning Yahweh; one of the twelve apostles of Jesus
U.S. rank (2025)#975 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births235 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 77,533

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199018802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Matthew derives from Hebrew Mattityahu through Greek and Latin. The Apostle Matthew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus and the traditional author of the first Gospel. Saint Matthew is the patron saint of accountants and tax collectors.

Matthew has been one of the most popular English names for centuries. The one-t form Mathew is a recognized variant spelling, used by families who prefer the simplified orthography while keeping the full biblical meaning.

Did you know? The Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament is traditionally attributed to Matthew the Apostle, a former tax collector. It is placed first in the New Testament and is widely considered the most Jewish-influenced of the four Gospels.
Overall data confidence 96%
Behind the Name — Matthew — Hebrew etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MatthewMatthiasMatteo

Nicknames

MattMatty

Famous Bearers

  • ★Matthew McConaughey (1969–present)
    American actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Dallas Buyers Club (2013). He is known for a wide range of roles from romantic comedies to dramatic films.

If you like Mathew…

Matthew— direct spelling variant sharing the identical Hebrew gift of God meaning
Mason— shares the strong M-initial two-syllable masculine American feel
Maxwell— same confident M-initial classic with a distinguished Old English sound
Marcus— shares the M-initial biblical-classic masculine register

Frequently Asked

What does the name Mathew mean?

Mathew means gift of God from Hebrew Mattityahu, combining mattan (gift) and Yah (Yahweh). It is a one-t spelling variant of Matthew.

How do you pronounce Mathew?

It is said MATH-yoo, with two syllables and stress on the first, identical to Matthew.

Is Mathew the same as Matthew?

Mathew is a spelling variant of Matthew with one t instead of two; they share identical pronunciation and meaning.

Is Matthew an apostle name?

Yes, Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the traditional author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.