Matthieu name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Hebrew and French
Usage: French
Pronunciation: m(a)-tthieu
Meaning: Gift of Yahweh
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What does Matthieu mean?

Uncommon boy name Matthieu is originated from Hebrew and French, used majorly in French language, meaning of Matthieu is "Gift of God". Matthieu is a spelling variation of Mathieu. Mathieu is a version of Matw.

Mathieu means Gift of Yahweh and Gift of God is used notably in French is rooted from Hebrew. The name is celebrated on September 21st.

How do I pronounce Matthieu?

The two syllabled name Matthieu is commonly pronounced as m(a)-tthieu.

Variants of Matthieu

Matthaeus, Matthaios, Maciej, Matthia, Matthias

How popular is the name Matthieu?

Matthieu was a popular name in France. Over 81315 babies have been named Matthieu since 1910. At the peak of its usage in 1989, it ranked 29th when 3496 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 67 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 23 times Matthieu is a familiar baby name in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1997, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 151 on boy names chart when 88 babies were given the name Matthieu. Over 1073 people have been named Matthieu in Belgium.

Matthieu is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1971 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 1998, it ranked 2392nd when 36 boys were named Matthieu.

Over 939 people have been named Matthieu in United States. Also, in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 200 names. In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 168 on boy names chart when 47 babies were named Matthieu.

Over 531 people have been named Matthieu in Switzerland.

Matthieu is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 1110 (1998) in its 19 years run on England and Wales naming chart.

There are over 124 babies that have been given the name Matthieu in England and Wales. Matthieu is a rare baby name in Ireland still in use today. But Matthieu is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 900 have the name.

As per our estimate, over 150000 people has been named Matthieu globally.

YearRankBirths
2023590315
2022427024
2021597814
2020522017
2019432923
2018421824
2017510218
2016461521
2015388027
2014353030
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Matthieu in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands685668020
Finland113000
Sweden4127020
Norway628020
Denmark30000

Numerological aspects of Matthieu

You need to find healthy ways to release the negative energy and make space for something positive to happen to you. Your failures motivate you. You always watch not to hurt anyone's emotions. You are probably an artist, or a writer, or something else associated with creativity. Sometimes, your intuition is the reason why you made so mistakes in your life. You have a sharp focus and nothing slips your eye.

Do you like Matthieu? Other names you would love

  •  Déborah - Girl name Déborah came from Hebrew which is mainly used in French language, meaning of Déborah is "Bee"
  •  Ambre - Uncustomary Ambre notably is used in French is a girl name, meaning of Ambre is "Amber or Immortal" came from Arabic and Greek
  •  Faustin - Meaning of Faustin is Fortuné or Good Luck is predominantly used in French and a boy name is originated from Latin
  •  Mathys - Mostly used in French new-fangled and celebrated, Mathys aimed at baby boys has its origin in Hebrew, meaning of Mathys is "Gift of Yahweh or Gift of God"
  •  Virgile predominantly is used in French, meaning of Virgile is "Shoot or Sow" that of Latin origin is given to baby boys

Famous people named Matthieu

  • Matthieu Marais, French jurist and writer
  • Matthieu Brouard, French theologian, mathematician
  • Matthieu Petit-Didier, After studying at the Jesuit college at Nancy he joined the Benedictine Congregation of St-Vannes
  • Matthieu Onoseke, football player who plays for SC Cilu
  • Matthieu Louis-Jean, French former footballer
  • Matthieu Ricard, French writer and Buddhist monk
  • Matthieu Descoteaux, Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman
  • Matthieu Hartley, English musician born in Smallfield, England
  • Matthieu Proulx, former safety with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League
  • Matthieu Chedid, French rock singer-songwriter and guitar player
  • Matthieu Delpierre, retired French footballer
  • Matthieu Sprick, French former professional cyclist
  • Matthieu Chalmé, retired French footballer
  • Matthieu Jost, French former competitive ice dancer
  • Matthieu Laurette, media and conceptual contemporary French artist
  • Matthieu Verschuère, French football player
  • Matthieu Moerlen in Eden as Actor
  • Matthieu Delaporte in L'immortel as Writer
  • Matthieu Jean-Pierre in Spies in Denial as Actor
  • Matthieu Charneau in Arnaud fait son 2e film as Actor
  • Matthieu Boujenah in movie Summer Things as Actor
  • Matthieu Klossowski played the important role of Juan in 1967 drama flick Le mur.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
  7. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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