Boy Name
Matthews
Matthews is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Matthews? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Mathias.
Matthews meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Matthews has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Matthews as M·A·T·T·H·E·W·S, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Matthews is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Matthews variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Matthewsa, Matthewse, Matthewsy, Matthew.
- Nicknames: Matt and M.
- Middle names: Pair Matthews with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Matthews middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Mathias, Mathis, Matthias, Matias, Maddox — full picks on the sibling names for Matthews guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Matthews? Browse our names like Matthews 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 Matthews
What does the name Matthews mean?
Matthews has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Matthews?
The exact origin of Matthews is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Matthews?
Matthews has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Matthews a boy's or girl's name?
Matthews is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Matthews in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Matthews sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Matthews?
Names that share Matthews's sound and style include Mathias, Mathis, Matthias, Matias, Maddox.
What middle names pair well with Matthews?
Good middle-name fits for Matthews pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Matthews is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Matthews is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Matthews?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Matthews share its rhythm without rhyming — Mathias, Mathis, Matthias all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.