The nameMathew
Mathew is a boy's name, a variant spelling of Matthew.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Like Matthew, it comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of God".
Origin
Hebrew, through English.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s.
Popularity of the name Mathew
Mathew in France
2382ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2011peak year (55 births)
770babies named Mathew in France since 1900
Mathew was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 325 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Mathew. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Mathew in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 10 births a year on average, against 22 in the five years before.
Mathew in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mathew mean?
Like Matthew, it comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of God".
What is the origin of the name Mathew?
Hebrew, through English.
Is Mathew a girl's or a boy's name?
Mathew is a boy's name.