Metthew
A boy's name of Hebrew origin with 21 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 7 letters and two syllables, Metthew hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 1981, with 21 total recorded births.
Metthew is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Metthew is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Metthew is a boy's baby name, a phonetic respelling of Matthew, rooted in the Hebrew Matityahu, meaning 'gift of God.' Matthew is one of the twelve apostles and the author of the first Gospel — a name that has remained consistently popular across the Christian world for two millennia.
The double-t in Metthew captures how the name sounds in casual speech, written exactly as it's pronounced in many accents. It carries Matthew's long spiritual and cultural legacy in a form that looks like it belongs specifically to one child rather than centuries of tradition.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Metthew's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Metthew follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Metthew's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Metthew has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 21 | — |
The Story of Metthew
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1983, Metthew is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Metthew are most likely born between 1981 and 1987.
How rare is Metthew?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Metthew is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 1980s with 21 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1981–1987)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5 | #7741 |
| 1983 | 10 | #4048 |
| 1981 | 6 | #5995 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–1987