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.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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