Gift of God
Mattew is a rare spelling variant of the classic Hebrew name Matthew. It derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, which combines 'mattan' (gift) and 'yah' (referring to God). While the double-T spelling is standard, this single-T version occasionally appears as a phonetic simplification or a unique family variation.
Less common today
Mattew isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,330 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
