Matthew
Pronunciation: [ m-ATHY-oo ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,263
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Matthew is also used as a boy name, ranked #33.
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About the Name Matthew
Matthew is a girl name .
Is Matthew a boy or girl name? Matthew is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,263 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #33. Matthew is more commonly used as a boy name.
Matthew is currently ranked #17,263 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Matthew include Mat, May, Matie, and Mattie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Matthew include Mattie, Mattea . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.