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The name Matthew is of Hebrew origin and means "gift of God" or "gift from Yahweh". It is derived from the Hebrew name "Mattityahu" which is made up of two words, "matan" meaning "gift" and "yah" which is a shortened form of Yahweh, the Hebrew name for God.Matthew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ in the New Testament and is traditionally credited with writing the first Gospel, which bears his name. The name has been used throughout history and is popular in many countries and cultures.Famous individuals named Matthew include actor Matthew McConaughey, former US President George H. W. Bush's son Matthew Bush, and musician Matthew Bellamy of the band Muse. The name also has many variations and nicknames, including Matt, Matty, and Matias.

The name Matthew is popular in many countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, New Zealand, and many others.

If you're a fan of the name Matthew but want to consider other options, there are several similar names you may want to explore. Here are some options to consider:

• Matthias
• Mathias
• Mateo
• Matteo
• Nathaniel
• Ethan
• Adam
• Jonathan
• Michael
• Patrick
• Timothy