What origin is the name Matthaeus?

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

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Names from the same german tradition pair naturally with Matthaeus — for example Emma, Amelia, Adeline. You can browse more on our german names page.

Matthaeus

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Matthaeus

Matthaeus

Boy

German

2 syllables

Matthaeus is a German boy's name meaning "Gift of God".

Parents who choose Matthaeus pick a boy name from the German tradition, meaning "Gift of God". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: German
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Gift of God

Popularity

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Quick answers about Matthaeus

What does Matthaeus mean?

Matthaeus is a boy name of German origin meaning "Gift of God".

How popular is Matthaeus?

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Sister names that go with Matthaeus

Emma Amelia Adeline Lena Heidi Hanna

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Matthaeus.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Names with a similar meaning to Matthaeus

Matthaeus means "Gift of God" — these names share that spirit.

Matthew — "A gift of the Lord, based on the biblical apostle who recorded the life of Jesus." (Hebrew)
Nathan — "A Marathi transliteration of the biblical name meaning a gift or a reward given by the divine." (Hebrew)
Mateo — "Gift of God" (Spanish)
Jasmine — "Gift from God; jasmine flower" (Persian)