At a glance
- In short
- Matthue is a unique and distinctive Hebrew name for baby boys, meaning "gift of God," with strong biblical ties to the apostle Matthew.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2002 (#9,392)
- Babies in 2002
- 6 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #5,845 in 1977
- First recorded
- 1977
Meaning of Matthue
Matthue is a unique and distinctive name for a baby boy. It is derived from the Hebrew name Matthew, which means "gift of God." The name Matthue has a strong biblical association as it shares its roots with the well-known apostle, Matthew. It is worth noting that Matthue is a less common variation of the more popular name Matthew. However, despite its rarity, there have been occurrences of newborns being named Matthue in the United States over the years. While not consistently ranked high on popularity lists, this name carries an air of uniqueness and individuality, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking something distinctive for their little one.
How to pronounce Matthue
English
- Pronounced muh-THYOO /məˈθjuː/
Popularity of Matthue in the U.S.
Matthue was last recorded in the U.S. in 2002, ranked #9,392 with 6 babies. It peaked at #5,845 in 1977. It first appears in the records in 1977.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1977–2002 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 9,392 | back (not recorded in 2000–2001) |
| 1999 | 5 | 9,912 | back (not recorded in 1994–1998) |
| 1993 | 6 | 7,638 | back (not recorded in 1992) |
| 1991 | 6 | 7,271 | back (not recorded in 1990) |
| 1989 | 7 | 6,229 | back (not recorded in 1987–1988) |
| 1986 | 5 | 6,721 | back (not recorded in 1978–1985) |
| 1977 | 5 | 5,845 | new |
Notable people named Matthue
- Matthue Roth — Matthew "Matthue" Roth is an American writer, poet, spoken word performer, and video game designer.