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Mathew
BoyHebrew, English· “gift of Yahweh”
- Meaning
- gift of Yahweh
- Origin
- Hebrew, English
- Pronunciation
- MATH-yoo
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #975
- US babies 2025
- 235
- Best rank
- #139 (1984)
- Peak year
- 1990
Meaning and origin of Mathew
Mathew is a Hebrew and English name that means “gift of Yahweh”.
Mathew is a variant spelling of Matthew, the English form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of Yahweh", which reached English through Greek and Latin. Matthew is the apostle and tax collector traditionally credited with the first Gospel, and devotion to Saint Matthew spread the name across Europe. The single-t spelling appears in older English records and is still used today in many English-speaking countries. It is pronounced exactly like Matthew. Matt and Matty are the usual nicknames. Parents who choose this spelling should expect people to add the second t now and then.
Other spellings with the same sound: Matthew, Mathieu.
Popularity over time
Mathew has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #139 in 1984, and the most babies received it in 1990, when 2,174 were named Mathew. In 2025, 235 babies were named Mathew, and it ranked #975 nationally. That is 63% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #411 in 1920, #734 in 1950, #183 in 1980, #252 in 2000, #402 in 2010, and #975 in 2025. Of the 77,538 US boys named Mathew since records began, 24% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 16,799 babies. Since 2010, 7,588 more have been named Mathew.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Roberto, Bryant, Jonathon, Julio, and Alberto.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Mathew ranked highest in Florida, Kentucky, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #642 | 26 |
| Kentucky | #684 | 6 |
| California | #740 | 36 |
| Massachusetts | #760 | 6 |
| Texas | #800 | 34 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Mathew is usually pronounced MATH-yoo, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-ew”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Matthew and Mathieu.
Middle names for Mathew
A few middle names that flow with Mathew: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Mathew
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mathew mean?
Mathew is a Hebrew and English name that means “gift of Yahweh”.
What is the origin of the name Mathew?
Mathew has Hebrew and English roots. Mathew is a variant spelling of Matthew, the English form of the Hebrew Mattityahu, "gift of Yahweh", which reached English through Greek and Latin.
Is Mathew a popular name?
Yes. Mathew ranked #975 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Mathew a boy or girl name?
Mathew is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Mathew?
Mathew is usually pronounced MATH-yoo. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings