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#4 Baby Name for Boys: Matthew

baby names for boys - matthew

Matthew is the #4 most popular baby name for boys

Baby Name's History: 
Matthew is a biblical name. Matthew was one of the 12 apostles. He wrote the first Gospel - an account of the life of Jesus. The name is Hebrew in origin.

Baby Name's Meaning: 
Matthew means "gift of the Lord."

Baby Name's Popularity over time:
Matthew has been one of the top 1,000 most popular baby names for boys in the U.S. every decade since 1880, although it has been most popular since 1960.

Nicknames: Matt


Famous people named Matthew include Matthew Perry (actor) and Matt Damon (actor).

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