Matthew Jaimes

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Jaimes — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Jaimes 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 Jaimes: Jaimes is the Spanish equivalent of James. Surname Bartolomé Jaimes (1522–1603), Spanish nobleman and conquistador Brenden Jaimes (born 1999), American football player Fabián Jaimes (born 1992), Mexican basketball player José Jaimes García (born 1952), Mexican politician Laureano Jaimes (born 1961), Venezuelan footballer Ricardo Jaimes Freyre (1868–1933), Peruvian-Bolivian poet Sam Jaimes (born 1934), American animator Sole Jaimes (born 1989), Argentine footballer Ulises Jaimes (born 1996), Mexican footballer Jaimes McKee (born 1987), English-born Hong Kong footballer 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: Jaimes

Spanish

Jaimes is the Spanish equivalent of James. Surname Bartolomé Jaimes (1522–1603), Spanish nobleman and conquistador Brenden Jaimes (born 1999), American football player Fabián Jaimes (born 1992), Mexican basketball player José Jaimes García (born 1952), Mexican politician Laureano Jaimes (born 1961), Venezuelan footballer Ricardo Jaimes Freyre (1868–1933), Peruvian-Bolivian poet Sam Jaimes (born 1934), American animator Sole Jaimes (born 1989), Argentine footballer Ulises Jaimes (born 1996), Mexican footballer Jaimes McKee (born 1987), English-born Hong Kong footballer

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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 Jaimes

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 Jaimes:

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 Jaimes?
The surname Jaimes originates from Spanish. Jaimes is the Spanish equivalent of James. Surname Bartolomé Jaimes (1522–1603), Spanish nobleman and conquistador Brenden Jaimes (born 1999), American football player Fabián Jaimes (born 1992), Mexican basketball player José Jaimes García (born 1952), Mexican politician Laureano Jaimes (born 1961), Venezuelan footballer Ricardo Jaimes Freyre (1868–1933), Peruvian-Bolivian poet Sam Jaimes (born 1934), American animator Sole Jaimes (born 1989), Argentine footballer Ulises Jaimes (born 1996), Mexican footballer Jaimes McKee (born 1987), English-born Hong Kong footballer
What are the origins of the name Matthew Jaimes?
The name Matthew Jaimes combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Jaimes originates from Spanish.
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