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Mattew

♂ Boy

Pronounced MATH-yoo /ˈmæθ.juː/Medium

Meaning: A single-t-h spelling of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God,' the name of an apostle and Gospel writer. The dropped letter is a modern or simplified styling.Medium

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Matthew: Mattew means 'gift of God' (said 'MATH-yoo'). Classic and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA single-t-h spelling of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God,' the name of an apostle and Gospel writer. The dropped letter is a modern or simplified styling.
U.S. rank (2024)#11812 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198719252024

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

Mattew is a spelling of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God,' borne by the apostle and evangelist. It reads as the familiar classic with a simplified spelling, rarer than Matthew (said 'MATH-yoo').

In the U.S. this spelling appears rarely against the standard Matthew. Rare spelling, classic in root.

Did you know? Mattew is a pared-down spelling of Matthew, from the Hebrew for 'gift of God' — the apostle and Gospel writer — keeping the meaning with a simpler look (said 'MATH-yoo').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mattew — Spelling of Matthew; Hebrew 'gift of God'

Variations

MatthewMathewMatheu

Nicknames

MattMatty

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mattew mean?

Mattew is a spelling of Matthew, from the Hebrew for 'gift of God.'

How do you pronounce Mattew?

It's said MATH-yoo /ˈmæθ.juː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mattew a boy or girl name?

Mattew is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Mattew?

Mattew is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S.

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