Matthew
gift of God (Hebrew)
Matthew is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #361 (19,788 records), 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
gift of God (Hebrew)
Matthew originates from the Hebrew name Mattityahu via Greek and Latin scripture. In the Philippines, it is a very common given name among Christian families, favored both for its New Testament significance and its contemporary English appeal.
Matthew is the English form of the Greek Matthaios, which derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'. It entered the Philippines primarily through American English influence and Christian biblical traditions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Matt' or 'Matty', and occasionally used in compound names like Matthew James or John Matthew.
Related forms
- Mateo Spanish
- Matteo Italian
- Mathieu French
- Mateus Portuguese
Yearly popularity (PSA samples)
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,173 |
| 2010 | 1,078 |
| 2018 | 1,080 |
| 2019 | 1,146 |
| 2020 | 897 |
Matthew with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Matthew
How do I use Matthew with two Filipino surnames?
Matthew is the given name. The full name is Matthew + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Matthew a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #361 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.