Gift of God
Matthews is a patronymic surname derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning gift of God. While the singular Matthew is a perennial classic, the pluralized surname form offers a more distinguished, rare alternative for modern parents. It follows the contemporary trend of using surnames as first names while maintaining deep biblical roots.
Less common today
Matthews isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,635 in 1990.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
