What origin is the name Mates?

Mates comes from Hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

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Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Mates — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Mates

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mates

Mates

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Mates is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Means "gift of God"; a variant of the name Matthew, which is of Hebrew origin.".

Parents who choose Mates pick a boy name from the Hebrew tradition, meaning "Means "gift of God"; a variant of the name Matthew, which is of Hebrew origin.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means "gift of God"; a variant of the name Matthew, which is of Hebrew origin.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Mates

What does Mates mean?

Mates is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Means "gift of God"; a variant of the name Matthew, which is of Hebrew origin.".

How popular is Mates?

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Sister names that go with Mates

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Mates.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Mates

Mates means "Means "gift of God"; a variant of the name Matthew, which is of Hebrew origin." — these names share that spirit.

Matthew — "Matthew comes from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'. Matthew is one of the twelve apostles." (Hebrew)
Mateo — "Mateo is the Spanish form of Matthew, from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of God'." (Spanish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Samuel — "Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el, usually explained as 'name of God' or 'God has heard'. He is a prophet in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Caleb — "Caleb is a Hebrew name, often linked to kelev 'dog', a symbol of loyalty, or to 'whole-hearted'. Caleb was a faithful spy sent by Moses." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)