The nameMatthieu
Matthieu is the French form of Matthew.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Matthieu comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of God".
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In England and Wales Matthieu reached 1110th place in 1998.
Matthieu in other languages
Matthieu 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 Matthieu
The most common nicknames for Matthieu: Matt.
Did you know?
- Before becoming a Buddhist monk, Matthieu Ricard earned a doctorate in cell genetics at the Pasteur Institute.
Famous people named Matthieu
- Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist monk and writer
Popularity of the name Matthieu
Matthieu in the United States
Matthieu was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 265 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Matthieu. Its rise began around 1971, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Matthieu in the United States were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Matthieu in France
Matthieu was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 31,175 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Matthieu. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 1987. Half of all babies named Matthieu in France were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 118 births a year on average, against 211 in the five years before.
Matthieu in Belgium
Matthieu in Switzerland
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Matthieu mean?
Matthieu comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of God".
What is the origin of the name Matthieu?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Matthieu a girl's or a boy's name?
Matthieu is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Matthieu?
In 2024, Matthieu was the 6954th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 12 births.
What are the variants of the name Matthieu?
Variants and related names of Matthieu include Maddison, Mahé, Matheo and Matt.
What are common nicknames for Matthieu?
The most common nicknames for Matthieu are Matt.
Who are famous people named Matthieu?
Matthieu Ricard, Buddhist monk and writer.