Gift of God
Matthan is a biblical name of Hebrew origin, appearing in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. It is closely related to the more common names Matthew and Matthias, sharing the root meaning of a divine gift. While rare today, it offers a distinct alternative to its popular counterparts while maintaining deep historical roots.
Less common today
Matthan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,391 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Grandfather of Saint Joseph in the genealogy of Jesus
