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Mathieu

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-TYOO /mɑˈtjø/Medium

Meaning: French form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God/Yahweh'High

In 30 seconds: Matthew, en français: Mathieu is the French 'gift of God'. Suave, classic, and warm (skier Mathieu, actor Mathieu Amalric).
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Origin HighHebrew, French
MeaningFrench form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God/Yahweh'
U.S. rank (2025)#4978 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,417

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200019552025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mathieu is the French form of Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God/Yahweh' (the apostle and evangelist). A suave, classic name across France and French Canada.

In the U.S. it appears in French families. Rare, gift-of-God at the root, and suave.

Did you know? Mathieu is the French form of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' (the apostle) — a suave, enduring French classic.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Mathieu — etymology

Variations

MatthieuMatthewMateo

Nicknames

Matt

Famous Bearers

  • ★Mathieu Flamini (1984-)
    French professional footballer who played midfield for Arsenal and AC Milan in the Premier League and Serie A
  • ★Mathieu Kassovitz (1967-)
    French actor and film director best known for directing the acclaimed film La Haine
  • ★Mathieu Valbuena (1984-)
    French professional footballer who played for Marseille and the French national team

If you like Mathieu…

Matteo— the Italian form
Mateo— the Spanish form
Matthew— the English form
Matheus— the Portuguese form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mathieu mean?

Mathieu is the French Matthew — 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Mathieu?

It's said mah-TYOO /mɑˈtjø/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mathieu a boy or girl name?

Mathieu is a boy's name.

How popular is Mathieu?

Mathieu is a rare name in the U.S.

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