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Matthew

A biblical name for one of the 12 apostles and the author of the first gospel in the New Testament. Ranked among the top 10 since 1972 and is one of the most common names found among English-speaking countries. Matt is a popular shortened form. "Friends" actor Matthew Perry has help keep the name current. Tennis star Mats Wilander uses the Swedish and Norwegian variation. , gift of God

Popularity: Boys: Ranked #12 in 2012; See More Popularity Rankings

Origin: Hebrew

Gender: Unisex

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Variations: Mattie +; Add a Variation

Alternative Spellings: Matheu +; Mathew +; Mathieu +; Matthieu +; Add an Alternative

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Famous Matthews: Matt Kenseth (NASCAR driver); Matthew Lillard (actor); Matt Dillon (actor); Matthew Fox (actor); Matt Damon (actor); Matt LeBlanc (actor); Matthew Lawrence (actor); Matthew McConaughey (actor); Matthew Perry (actor); Matthew Broderick (actor); Add a Famous Matthew

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