Mathew

Mathew - A very unique male name

Mathew appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #379. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Mathew and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Mathew? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Mathew. The baby boy name Mathew was given to 164 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1037 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 8,941 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Mathew peaked in popularity 42 years ago in 1984 on position 139.

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Mathew is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Mathew is currently topping the baby name charts in Florida at position #642 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,404.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Mathew is where you live.

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Mathew origin and meaning

Hebrew — spelling variant of Matthew

A one-t spelling of Matthew, from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of Yahweh (God)'

Mathew is simply Matthew written with one t — a spelling that has existed for centuries in surnames and records. It peaked as a given name in 1990 and falls steadily as parents default to the standard spelling.

Attested etymology

Mathew is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Mathew, pop culture references for the name Mathew and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Mathew

We've found the following names that sound similar to Mathew, sorted by popularity.

Matthew / Mateo / Matteo / Muhammad / Matt / Monte / Mohamed / Mohammad / Mohammed / Monty /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Mathew

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Mathew a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Mathew?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

MATH-yoo · /ˈmæθju/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Matthew — The standard spelling — a separate, much more common name.

Nicknames: MatMattMatty

Famous bearers

• Mathew Baynton — English actor and writer, co-creator of Horrible Histories and Ghosts, whose name is spelled with one t (b. 1980) Contemporary

Style

ClassicBiblical

Why parents choose it

Mathew keeps a top classic's sound with a slightly individual spelling. Most families who choose it do so deliberately — or for a family spelling.

Worth knowing

• Everyone will write Matthew — a lifetime of correcting the missing t.
• Some will assume it is a typo on official documents.