Matthew

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Today, Matthew is one of the most common baby names (popularity 99/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

The name Matthew originates from the Hebrew name 'Mattityahu' (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning 'gift of Yahweh.' It gained prominence through Saint Matthew, one of the twelve apostles and the traditional author of the first Gospel in the New Testament. The Greek form 'Matthaios' (Ματθαῖος) was adopted into Latin as 'Matthaeus,' eventually evolving into 'Matthew' in English. The name has been consistently popular in Christian cultures due to its biblical significance and has seen widespread use in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages.