Gift of God
Matrim is a variant of the Hebrew name Matthew, meaning 'gift of God.' It is most widely recognized as a literary invention by author Robert Jordan for his 'Wheel of Time' series, though it follows traditional English naming patterns.
Less common today
Matrim isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,647 in 2017.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A primary protagonist known as Mat, a gambler and general · The Wheel of Time
