What origin is the name Matthieu?

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

Is Matthieu a popular name?

Matthieu is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Matthieu?

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

Matthieu

Q: Is Matthieu a rare name?

Yes. Matthieu does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Matthieu

Matthieu

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Matthieu is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Gift of god; gift from god; variant of matthew: gift of the lord; gift from god".

With hebrew roots, Matthieu is a boy name that means "Gift of god; gift from god; variant of matthew: gift of the lord; gift from god". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.