Origin and Meaning of the Name Matthew
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Hebrew
Usage:
English, biblical
Meaning:
The meaning of the name Matthew is "gift of Jehovah". In the bible, Matthew is one of the twelve apostles, and the author of the first gospel.
Popularity:
Matthew is number 60 in Today's Top Names!
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2008 Rank:
10
Trend:
2007 Rank:
9
2006 Rank:
5
2005 Rank:
4
2004 Rank:
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