Boy Name · English Origin
Matthews
Considering Matthews? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Worthy of love", rooted in English naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Mathias.
Matthews meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Worthy of love
Origin: English naming roots help connect Matthews to related English baby names.
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 means "Worthy of love" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Matthews?
Matthews originates in English naming tradition.
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.