What origin is the name Methuselah?

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

What are good sister names for Methuselah?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Methuselah — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

How is Methuselah written in its native script?

Methuselah is written מתושלח.

Methuselah

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Methuselah

Methuselah

Boy

International

4 syllables

Methuselah (מתושלח) is an International boy's name meaning "A Hebrew name meaning 'man of the javelin'. Famous in biblical tradition for great longevity.".

Methuselah is a boy name of International origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning 'man of the javelin'. Famous in biblical tradition for great longevity.". At 10 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Native script: מתושלח
Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A Hebrew name meaning 'man of the javelin'. Famous in biblical tradition for great longevity.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as מתושלח

Quick answers about Methuselah

What does Methuselah mean?

Methuselah is a boy name of International origin meaning "A Hebrew name meaning 'man of the javelin'. Famous in biblical tradition for great longevity.".

How popular is Methuselah?

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Sister names that go with Methuselah

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Shaelyn

How to say Methuselah

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Methuselah.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Names with a similar meaning to Methuselah

Methuselah means "A Hebrew name meaning 'man of the javelin'. Famous in biblical tradition for great longevity." — these names share that spirit.

David — "A popular biblical name meaning beloved, referring to the famous king and psalmist of Israel." (Hebrew)
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Samuel — "A biblical name widely used in Tamil Nadu meaning God has heard or name of God." (Hebrew)
Nathan — "A Marathi transliteration of the biblical name meaning a gift or a reward given by the divine." (Hebrew)
Leah — "A biblical name used in Marathi Christian communities, traditionally meaning weary or delicate." (Hebrew)
Jacob — "A Marathi transliteration of the name Jacob, meaning one who follows or is protected by God." (Hebrew)
William — "A name of Germanic origin meaning resolute protector or strong-willed warrior, used by Indian Christians." (German)
Alexander — "A Greek name meaning defender of men, popular among the Telugu Christian community." (Greek)