Matthew Madison

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Madison — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Madison is a name combining Hebrew origins, bringing together "gift of God" (Matthew) with "son of Maud" (Madison). 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 Madison: Ambrose Madison (1696–1732), American planter and politician in colonial Virginia Anthony Madison (born 1981), American football player Art Madison (1871–1933), American baseball player Ashley Madison (drag queen) (born 1997), Australian drag performer Austin Madison (born 1984), American animator and voice actor Bailee Madison (born 1999), American-Canadian actress and singer Bennett Madison (born 1981), American author Bingie Madison (1901–1978), American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Bob Madison (baseball) (1911–1973), American baseball league pitcher Carl Madison (1931–2024), Amer. 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: Madison

Meaning: son of Maud

English

Ambrose Madison (1696–1732), American planter and politician in colonial Virginia Anthony Madison (born 1981), American football player Art Madison (1871–1933), American baseball player Ashley Madison (drag queen) (born 1997), Australian drag performer Austin Madison (born 1984), American animator and voice actor Bailee Madison (born 1999), American-Canadian actress and singer Bennett Madison (born 1981), American author Bingie Madison (1901–1978), American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Bob Madison (baseball) (1911–1973), American baseball league pitcher Carl Madison (1931–2024), Amer.

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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 Madison

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 Madison:

3
Expression Number

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

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

8
Personality Number

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

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 Madison?
The surname Madison originates from English. Ambrose Madison (1696–1732), American planter and politician in colonial Virginia Anthony Madison (born 1981), American football player Art Madison (1871–1933), American baseball player Ashley Madison (drag queen) (born 1997), Australian drag performer Austin Madison (born 1984), American animator and voice actor Bailee Madison (born 1999), American-Canadian actress and singer Bennett Madison (born 1981), American author Bingie Madison (1901–1978), American jazz clarinetist and tenor saxophonist Bob Madison (baseball) (1911–1973), American baseball league pitcher Carl Madison (1931–2024), Amer.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Madison?
The name Matthew Madison combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Madison originates from English.
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