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Matthan

♂ Boy

Pronounced MATH-an /ˈmæθ.æn/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Mattan/Matthan, 'gift,' a name in the New Testament genealogy of Jesus (the grandfather of Joseph). Scriptural and understated.Low

In 30 seconds: A scriptural Hebrew name: Matthan means 'gift' (said 'MATH-an'). Biblical and understated.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Mattan/Matthan, 'gift,' a name in the New Testament genealogy of Jesus (the grandfather of Joseph). Scriptural and understated.
U.S. rank (2025)#11522 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 311

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419802025

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

Matthan comes from the Hebrew Mattan, 'gift,' a biblical ancestor in the genealogy of Jesus. It reads scriptural and understated — rare in the U.S. (said 'MATH-an').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, biblical, and understated.

Did you know? Matthan is Hebrew for 'gift' — a name in the New Testament genealogy of Jesus, listed as the grandfather of Joseph — giving it a quiet scriptural depth (said 'MATH-an').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Matthan — Hebrew 'gift'; biblical genealogy

Variations

MattanMatthaniahMathan

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matthan mean?

Matthan is Hebrew for 'gift,' a name in the New Testament genealogy of Jesus.

How do you pronounce Matthan?

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

Is Matthan a boy or girl name?

Matthan is a boy's name.

How popular is Matthan?

Matthan is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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