Maeve Mathew

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maeve Mathew — she who intoxicates
380K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
2010s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maeve Mathew is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Maeve is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic. The surname Mathew: Mathew is a masculine given name and a variant of Matthew. It is also used as a surname. Mathew Baynton (born 1980), English actor and comedian Mat Erpelding (born 1975), American politician Mathew Horne (born 1978), English actor and comedian Mat Kearney (born 1978), American singer-songwriter Mat Latos (born 1987), American Major League Baseball pitcher Mat Mendenhall (born 1957), American former National Football League player Mathew Knowles (born 1952), record executive, band manager and father of Beyoncé and Solange Mat Osman (born 1967), English musician, bassist of the rock band Suede M. Maeve is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 380K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Maeve reached peak popularity in the 2010s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Maeve

Meaning: she who intoxicates

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic.

Surname: Mathew

Vietnamese

Mathew is a masculine given name and a variant of Matthew. It is also used as a surname. Mathew Baynton (born 1980), English actor and comedian Mat Erpelding (born 1975), American politician Mathew Horne (born 1978), English actor and comedian Mat Kearney (born 1978), American singer-songwriter Mat Latos (born 1987), American Major League Baseball pitcher Mat Mendenhall (born 1957), American former National Football League player Mathew Knowles (born 1952), record executive, band manager and father of Beyoncé and Solange Mat Osman (born 1967), English musician, bassist of the rock band Suede M.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Maeve is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 33%
United Kingdom 38%
United States 22%
Australia 7%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Maeve by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Maeve has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Medb
  • Mab
  • Mavis

Notable People Named Maeve Mathew

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Maeve Mathew:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Maeve?
The first name Maeve originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic Medb, meaning 'she who intoxicates' or 'mead.' Queen Medb of Connacht is the powerful protagonist of the Ulster Cycle epic.
When was Maeve most popular?
The name Maeve reached its peak popularity during the 2010s.
What is the origin of the surname Mathew?
The surname Mathew originates from Vietnamese. Mathew is a masculine given name and a variant of Matthew. It is also used as a surname. Mathew Baynton (born 1980), English actor and comedian Mat Erpelding (born 1975), American politician Mathew Horne (born 1978), English actor and comedian Mat Kearney (born 1978), American singer-songwriter Mat Latos (born 1987), American Major League Baseball pitcher Mat Mendenhall (born 1957), American former National Football League player Mathew Knowles (born 1952), record executive, band manager and father of Beyoncé and Solange Mat Osman (born 1967), English musician, bassist of the rock band Suede M.
What are the origins of the name Maeve Mathew?
The name Maeve Mathew combines two different traditions: the first name Maeve has Celtic roots, while the surname Mathew originates from Vietnamese.
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