Matthew Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Matthew Name at a Glance

Name	Matthew
Meaning	Gift of the Lord. In the bible Mathew was one of the 12 apostles. He wrote the first gospel account of the life of Jesus.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Matthew Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Matthew means “Gift of the Lord. In the bible Mathew was one of the 12 apostles. He wrote the first gospel account of the life of Jesus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Matthew Name Origin

Our database records Matthew under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Matthew a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Matthew is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Matthew

When considering Matthew for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.