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Matteson

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How to Pronounce Matteson

Pronounced MAT-uh-sun /ˈmætəsən/Low

Meaning: Matteson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Matthew.' Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God,' so the surname literally means 'son of the gift of God.' Its recent use as a girls' first name follows the American fashion for surnames ending in -son, such as Madison and Addison.Low

In 30 seconds: Matteson is an English surname meaning 'son of Matthew,' from Hebrew 'gift of God.' A modern surname-style girls' name, it appeared after two thousand (said MAT-uh-sun).
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningMatteson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Matthew.' Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God,' so the surname literally means 'son of the gift of God.' Its recent use as a girls' first name follows the American fashion for surnames ending in -son, such as Madison and Addison.
U.S. rank (2013)#18320 ↘ Falling
2013 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 110
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119942013

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

Matteson is an English surname, a patronymic meaning 'son of Matthew,' the apostle's name that descends from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God.' As a first name it rides the strong American trend for -son surnames on girls, following Madison and Addison, and pairs a rugged surname look with a gentle underlying meaning.

Matteson was never common, given to only about fourteen girls a year even at its peak in the early two-thousands and just over a hundred in all. A girl named Matteson is in her mid-twenties today, an early adopter of the surname-name trend.

Did you know? Matteson means 'son of Matthew,' and Matthew itself comes from a Hebrew name meaning 'gift of God' - so the name quietly carries a blessing.
Overall data confidence 40%
References - Matteson — English surname 'son of Matthew' < Hebrew 'gift of God'; -son girls' trend; peaked early 2000s.

Variations

MattisonMadisonMatteson

Nicknames

MattieMatt

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Madison— a fellow -son surname name for girls
Addison— a like patronymic girls' name
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Mattison— a near-twin spelling of the same name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matteson mean?

It is an English surname meaning 'son of Matthew,' and Matthew comes from the Hebrew for 'gift of God.'

How do you pronounce Matteson?

It is said MAT-uh-sun /ˈmætəsən/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Matteson a boy or girl name?

Matteson is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Matteson?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fourteen girls a year at its peak in the early two-thousands.

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