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Matthews

♂ Boy

Pronounced MATH-yooz /ˈmæθ.juz/High

Meaning: From the surname Matthews — 'son of Matthew', from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'Medium

In 30 seconds: A gift of God, surname-style: Matthews means 'son of Matthew'. Classic, sturdy, and warm.

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Origin MediumHebrew, English

MeaningFrom the surname Matthews — 'son of Matthew', from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'

U.S. rank (2025)#8024 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1988

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,605

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Matthews comes from the surname Matthews — 'son of Matthew', from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God' (the apostle and evangelist). A classic, sturdy surname-name with built-in devout meaning.

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, son-of-Matthew at the root, and sturdy.

Did you know? Matthew means 'gift of God' (Hebrew Mattityahu) — Matthews, 'son of Matthew', is the surname form, classic and sturdy as a given name.

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Matthew — root etymology

Variations

MatthewMathewsMatthias

Nicknames

Matt

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matthews mean?

Matthews means 'son of Matthew' — from Hebrew 'gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Matthews?

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

Is Matthews a boy or girl name?

Matthews is a boy's name.

How popular is Matthews?

Matthews is a rare first name in the U.S.