Matthew Landry

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Landry — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Landry 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 Landry: Landry is a surname of French origin. Notable persons with the surname include: Adolphe Landry (1874–1956), French demographer and politician Auguste Charles Philippe Robert Landry (1946–1919), Canadian politician, Speaker of the Senate of Canada Ali Landry (born 1973), American actress and model Andrew Landry (born 1987), American golfer Beau Landry (born 1991), Canadian football player Bernard Landry (1937–2018), Premier of Quebec Carl Landry (born 1983), American basketball player Charles Landry (born 1948), British author, urban planner Cindy Landry (born 1972), Canadian pair skater Dan La. 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: Landry

French

Landry is a surname of French origin. Notable persons with the surname include: Adolphe Landry (1874–1956), French demographer and politician Auguste Charles Philippe Robert Landry (1946–1919), Canadian politician, Speaker of the Senate of Canada Ali Landry (born 1973), American actress and model Andrew Landry (born 1987), American golfer Beau Landry (born 1991), Canadian football player Bernard Landry (1937–2018), Premier of Quebec Carl Landry (born 1983), American basketball player Charles Landry (born 1948), British author, urban planner Cindy Landry (born 1972), Canadian pair skater Dan La.

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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 Landry

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 Landry:

11
Expression Number

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

7
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

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

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 Landry?
The surname Landry originates from French. Landry is a surname of French origin. Notable persons with the surname include: Adolphe Landry (1874–1956), French demographer and politician Auguste Charles Philippe Robert Landry (1946–1919), Canadian politician, Speaker of the Senate of Canada Ali Landry (born 1973), American actress and model Andrew Landry (born 1987), American golfer Beau Landry (born 1991), Canadian football player Bernard Landry (1937–2018), Premier of Quebec Carl Landry (born 1983), American basketball player Charles Landry (born 1948), British author, urban planner Cindy Landry (born 1972), Canadian pair skater Dan La.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Landry?
The name Matthew Landry combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Landry originates from French.
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