Son of Matthew; gift of God
Mattson is a patronymic surname of English and Scandinavian origin, literally translating to 'son of Matt'. It derives from the Hebrew name Mattanyah, which means 'gift of Yahweh'. While traditionally a surname, it has seen occasional use as a first name following the trend of using family names for boys.
Less common today
Mattson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,827 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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