Name meaning & stats
Mathew
Mathew means “gift of the Lord” (Hebrew origin). 72,258 US babies since 1940, peak 1990. Notable Mathews are 1.5× over-represented as actors.
What it means
“gift of the Lord”
HebrewForm of Matthew
In US birth records
Peak year: 1990
72,258 US babies were named Mathew between 1940 and 2025.
Where Mathews end up
Not enough notable Mathews yet, so this uses the spelling family: Matthew, Mathew.
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.5× | High · 192 people |
| Footballer | 1.3× | High · 188 people |
| Writer | 1.3× | High · 116 people |
| Politician | 0.7× | High · 111 people |
Among notable men who are actors, the Matthew family show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Mathew has a surprise career: 1.6×
Spelling family
1 in 24 Matthews spell it Mathew
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1990)