Matthew

“Gift of the Lord” — Hebrew origin

Boy's name · #32 in the US (2025) · 80s

Matthew was #2 back in 1995, spent 26 years inside the national top 5, and stands at #32 today. About 1.7 million boys have carried it since 1880. Matthew's short forms are Matt, Mat, and Matty. Popular twin pairings with Matthew include Michael, Andrew, and Ryan for boys, and Madison and Emily for girls.

Around the world: #8 in Philippines (2024) · #56 in Ireland (2025) · #62 in Canada (2024) · #63 in N. Ireland (2025) · #66 in Puerto Rico (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 51 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Matthews

Matthew the Apostle — Christian evangelist and apostle (10-74)
Matthew McConaughey — American actor (born 1969)
Matthew Perry — American-Canadian actor (1969–2023)
Matthew Arnold — British poet and cultural critic (1822–1888)
Matthew Broderick — American actor (born 1962)

In stories & tradition

Matthew Scott — Stargate Universe
Matthew of Westminster — fictional human
Matthew Scudder — A Walk Among the Tombstones · 8 Million Ways to Die

What Matthews become

Among 4,570 notable people named Matthew:

No single standout — notable Matthews spread across many fields.

Similar names: Mateo · Daniel · Mason · Andrew · Joshua · Aaron

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