Gift of God
Mathayus is a rare variant of the name Matthew, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu. It gained modern recognition through its use in popular culture, specifically as the name of a character in 'The Mummy' film franchise. It combines the traditional weight of a biblical name with a more exotic, cinematic flair.
Less common today
Mathayus isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,773 in 2019.
The protagonist known as the Scorpion King · The Mummy Returns / The Scorpion King
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
