Matthew
gift of God (Hebrew)
Matthew is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 361, with 19,788 records. It has 2 syllables.
Babies registered in 2024
Matthew was #8 among boys registered in 2024, with 1,324 births. The year before, it was 7th. This is not the May 2021 civil-registry count. See the 2024 list.
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
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Matthew with common surname pairs
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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?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Matthew is number 361, with 19,788 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.