Mathew
Meaning of Mathew
Mathew is a popular and timeless name for baby boys. It has a strong biblical origin, as it is derived from the Hebrew name "Matityahu," meaning "gift of Yahweh." The name Mathew has a charming and sophisticated sound to it. In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronounce it as MAY-thyoo (/ˈmeɪθjuː/). Some variations of the name include Matthew and Matthias. Looking at the data for newborns in the United States, Mathew has been consistently used over the years, although its popularity has slightly declined in recent decades. However, it remains a classic choice for parents who appreciate its timeless appeal and rich history.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as MAY-thyoo (/ˈmeɪθjuː/)
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Notable People Named Mathew
| Mathew Charles Lamb - Matt Lamb was a Canadian spree killer who avoided the death penalty in 1967 by being found not guilty by reason of insanity, following a troubled upbringing and violent tendencies. |
| Mathew Hale - Matthew Blagden Hale, the first Anglican Bishop of Perth and later the Anglican Bishop of Brisbane, was a prominent religious figure. |
| Mathew Brady - Mathew B. Brady was a renowned American photographer, famous for his iconic Civil War photographs and for capturing portraits of U.S. presidents and other prominent figures. |
| Mathew Allan Leckie is an Australian soccer player known for his speed and agility, playing for A-League club Melbourne City and the Australian national team in various positions including winger, midfielder, striker/second striker, and wing-back. |
| Mathew Knowles is an American record executive and businessman, best known for managing Destiny's Child and his daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. |
| Mathew John Baynton is a multi-talented English actor, comedian, musician, and writer known for his work in shows like Horrible Histories, Yonderland, Ghosts, and The Wrong Mans, as well as roles in Gavin & Stacey, Spy, Peep Show, and You, Me and the Apocalypse. |
| Mathew Tait - Mathew James Murray Tait is a retired English rugby union player known for his 38 caps for England and 279 club games for various teams, playing as a utility back at centre, fullback, or wing. |
| Mathew St. Patrick is an American actor known for his roles in Six Feet Under, General Hospital, and All My Children, as well as in the films War and Alien Raiders. |
| Mathew Pritchard is a multi-talented Welsh personality known for his work as a professional skateboarder, stunt performer, celebrity chef, and triathlon athlete, as well as for his role in MTV UK's Dirty Sanchez and hosting BBC's Dirty Vegan. |
| Mathew Thoompumpattu Thomas is an Indian politician who has served as the Minister for Water Resources and Transport in the Kerala government. |
| Mathew Stuart Sinclair is an Australian-born New Zealand cricketer known for holding the equal world record for the highest Test score (214) by a number three batsman on debut. |
| Mathew John Cuthbert is a South African politician and member of the Democratic Alliance who served as the Shadow Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and was elected to the National Assembly in May 2019. |
| Mathew Dimond is a former English cricketer who played for Somerset County Cricket Club and represented England at the Under-19 level. |
| Sir Mathew Wilson, 1st Baronet was an English landowner and Liberal politician who served in the House of Commons from 1842 to 1886. |
| Mathew Buck is the current head coach of Carlton in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). |
