The nameMathieu
Mathieu is the French form of Matthew.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Mathieu comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of God".
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In England and Wales Mathieu reached 1188th place in 1998. In the United States its best rank is 1470th, also in 1998.
Mathieu in other languages
Mathieu is the French form of Matthew. It is Matthias and Matthäus in German, Matteo in Italian, Mateo in Spanish, Mateus in Portuguese, Mateusz in Polish and Matvei in Russian.
Nicknames for Mathieu
The most common nicknames for Mathieu: Matt.
Did you know?
- The cyclist Mathieu van der Poel is the grandson of the French rider Raymond Poulidor.
- Mathieu Kassovitz won the Best Director award at Cannes in 1995 for La Haine.
Famous people named Mathieu
- Mathieu Flamini, footballer
- Mathieu Amalric, actor
Popularity of the name Mathieu
Mathieu in the United States
Mathieu was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 638 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Mathieu. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Mathieu in the United States were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 33 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
Mathieu in France
Mathieu was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 58,080 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Mathieu. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Mathieu in France were born before 1988, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 156 births a year on average, against 334 in the five years before.
Mathieu in Belgium
Mathieu in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mathieu
Names from the same generation as Mathieu, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mathieu mean?
Mathieu comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of God".
What is the origin of the name Mathieu?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Mathieu a girl's or a boy's name?
Mathieu is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mathieu?
In 2024, Mathieu was the 4222nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 25 births.
What are the variants of the name Mathieu?
Variants and related names of Mathieu include Maho, Mathias, Mattia and Mattias.
What are good sibling names for Mathieu?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aline, Jeanne, Jeannette and Cécile for a sister, Maxime, Armand, Luc and Jacques for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Mathieu?
The most common nicknames for Mathieu are Matt.
Who are famous people named Mathieu?
Mathieu Flamini, footballer; Mathieu Amalric, actor.