Matthew Carlton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Carlton — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Carlton is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Matthew is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Greek Matthaios, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning "gift of God." Author of the first Gospel. The surname Carlton: Albert E. Carlton (1866–1931), American investor Alfred Carlton (1867–1941), Australian cricketer Andrew Carlton, American singer, songwriter and music producer Ann Marie Carlton, American chemist Bart Carlton (1908–1993), American basketball player Bill Carlton (1894–1949), Australian politician Bob Carlton (1950–2018), English theatre director and writer Brian Carlton (born 1962), Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ Carl Carlton (1953–2025), American singer and songwriter Carl Carlton (German musician) (born. Matthew is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 986K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Matthew reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Matthew

Meaning: gift of God

Hebrew

From the Greek Matthaios, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning "gift of God." Author of the first Gospel.

Surname: Carlton

English

Albert E. Carlton (1866–1931), American investor Alfred Carlton (1867–1941), Australian cricketer Andrew Carlton, American singer, songwriter and music producer Ann Marie Carlton, American chemist Bart Carlton (1908–1993), American basketball player Bill Carlton (1894–1949), Australian politician Bob Carlton (1950–2018), English theatre director and writer Brian Carlton (born 1962), Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ Carl Carlton (1953–2025), American singer and songwriter Carl Carlton (German musician) (born.

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Geographic Distribution

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

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

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

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Name Variants & Related Names

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

  • Matt
  • Matthias
  • Mateo
  • Matteo
  • Mattheus

Notable People Named Matthew Carlton

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 Matthew Carlton:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

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 Matthew?
The first name Matthew originates from Hebrew. From the Greek Matthaios, from Hebrew Mattityahu (מַתִּתְיָהוּ), meaning "gift of God." Author of the first Gospel.
When was Matthew most popular?
The name Matthew reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Carlton?
The surname Carlton originates from English. Albert E. Carlton (1866–1931), American investor Alfred Carlton (1867–1941), Australian cricketer Andrew Carlton, American singer, songwriter and music producer Ann Marie Carlton, American chemist Bart Carlton (1908–1993), American basketball player Bill Carlton (1894–1949), Australian politician Bob Carlton (1950–2018), English theatre director and writer Brian Carlton (born 1962), Australian radio announcer, producer and journalist Bronwyn Carlton (born 1962), American comic-book writer and radio DJ Carl Carlton (1953–2025), American singer and songwriter Carl Carlton (German musician) (born.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Carlton?
The name Matthew Carlton combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Carlton originates from English.
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