Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Mathew
Pick up any 2026 baby-name shortlist and Mathew is almost certainly on it. Linguistically, Mathew carries the meaning "Gift of God", a definition that's reflective without being heavy. With Hebrew provenance, Mathew reads as a name with a passport — at home in multiple cultures and centuries. Our reviewers flagged Mathew as a strong "first introduction" name: it teaches and reads cleanly in print, on a name tag, and over the phone.
Recent SSA rankings put Mathew in the top 1,000 of US baby names — distinctive but not obscure. Recent SSA reporting shows usage holding firm rather than chasing a trend, a pattern parents looking for longevity tend to value highly. Stylistically it reads clean and unfussy, equally workable in a board meeting or a kindergarten roll call. If Matthew is already on your list, Mathew belongs in the same conversation; the sections below dig into pronunciation, nicknames, and sibling fits.
Mathew meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gift of God
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Mathew to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Mathew as M·A·T·H·E·W, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Mathew is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Mathew variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mathewa, Mathewe, Mathewy, Mathe.
- Nicknames: Mat and M.
- Middle names: Pair Mathew with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Mathew middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Matthew, Mattie, Matt, Matheo, Matteo — full picks on the sibling names for Mathew guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Mathew? Browse our names like Mathew guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Mathew
What does the name Mathew mean?
Mathew means "Gift of God" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Mathew?
Mathew originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Mathew?
Mathew has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Mathew a boy's or girl's name?
Mathew is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Mathew in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Mathew sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Mathew?
Names that share Mathew's sound and style include Matthew, Mattie, Matt, Matheo, Matteo.
What middle names pair well with Mathew?
Good middle-name fits for Mathew pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Mathew is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Mathew is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Mathew?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mathew share its rhythm without rhyming — Matthew, Mattie, Matt all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.