Matthew Darnell

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Darnell — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Darnell 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 Darnell: Darnell is a masculine given name and a surname. Variants include Darnelle and Durnell. Darnell Bing (born 1984), American footballer Darnell Bristol, songwriter and former member of The Deele Darnell Clash (born 1962), American football player Darnell Coles (born 1962), American baseball player, third baseman and outfielder Darnell Dinkins (born 1977), American footballer Darnell Dockett (born 1981), American footballer Darnell Earley, American politician Darnell Edge (born 1997), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Darnell Ferguson (born 1987), American chef a. 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: Darnell

English

Darnell is a masculine given name and a surname. Variants include Darnelle and Durnell. Darnell Bing (born 1984), American footballer Darnell Bristol, songwriter and former member of The Deele Darnell Clash (born 1962), American football player Darnell Coles (born 1962), American baseball player, third baseman and outfielder Darnell Dinkins (born 1977), American footballer Darnell Dockett (born 1981), American footballer Darnell Earley, American politician Darnell Edge (born 1997), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Darnell Ferguson (born 1987), American chef a.

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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 Darnell

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 Darnell:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 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 Darnell?
The surname Darnell originates from English. Darnell is a masculine given name and a surname. Variants include Darnelle and Durnell. Darnell Bing (born 1984), American footballer Darnell Bristol, songwriter and former member of The Deele Darnell Clash (born 1962), American football player Darnell Coles (born 1962), American baseball player, third baseman and outfielder Darnell Dinkins (born 1977), American footballer Darnell Dockett (born 1981), American footballer Darnell Earley, American politician Darnell Edge (born 1997), American basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League Darnell Ferguson (born 1987), American chef a.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Darnell?
The name Matthew Darnell combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Darnell originates from English.
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