Mattew Boy

Popularity: #918 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAT-hew / /ˈmæθ.juː/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: Gift of God; English: Variant of Matthew

Historical & Cultural Background

Mattew is a variant of the name Matthew, which has its roots in Hebrew. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to its association with Saint Matthew, one of the apostles. The name has seen various spellings and adaptations across different languages and regions. Mattew, while less common, reflects the trend of unique spellings in modern naming practices.

Trend Summary

Mattew has seen limited popularity in the U.S., with the traditional spelling 'Matthew' being more widely used.

Similar Names

MatthiasMatteoMaddoxMasonMalcolmMiloMaxwellMaverick

Variants

  • Matthew
  • Matthieu
  • Matheus

International Variants

  • Matteo (Italian)
  • Matthias (German)
  • Matías (Spanish)
  • Mateusz (Polish)

Famous people named Mattew

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mattew was first seen in the United States in 1925. Mattew has ranked as high as #1093 nationally, which occurred in 1987, and has been most popular in California, New York, Michigan, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Mattew has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mattew (2017)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19255
19576
19589
19609
19619
19625
196310
19656
19669
19678
196813
19699
197010
197116
197217
197317
197418
197521
197628
197717
197824
197923
198025
198140
198234
198350
198437
198546
198653
198758
198840
198950
199030
199120
199217
199319
199421
199515
199623
199712
199815
199917
200012
200113
200217
200310
200414
200514
200620
200719
20089
200916
20106
201113
201214
201310
201411
201517
201619
201719
20189
201911
20208
20218
202213
20238
20246