Matthew Menjivar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Menjivar — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Menjivar 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 Menjivar: Alejandra Menjívar (b. 1985), Salvadoran LGBTQ activist Carlos Menjívar (b. 1981), Salvadoran former footballer Cecilia Menjívar (b. 1959), Salvadoran-American sociologist Edrick Menjívar (b. 1993), Salvadoran footballer Evelio Menjivar-Ayala (b. 1970), Salvadoran-born Auxiliary Bishop of Washington Frank Menjívar (b. 1992), Salvadoran parliamentarian Ivan Menjivar (b. 1982), Salvadoran-Canadian mixed martial artist Leonardo Menjívar (b. 2001), Salvadoran footballer Marlon Menjívar (b. 1965), Salvadoran former footballer Richard Menjívar (b. 1990), Salvadoran footballer Violeta Menjívar (b. 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: Menjivar

Spanish

Alejandra Menjívar (b. 1985), Salvadoran LGBTQ activist Carlos Menjívar (b. 1981), Salvadoran former footballer Cecilia Menjívar (b. 1959), Salvadoran-American sociologist Edrick Menjívar (b. 1993), Salvadoran footballer Evelio Menjivar-Ayala (b. 1970), Salvadoran-born Auxiliary Bishop of Washington Frank Menjívar (b. 1992), Salvadoran parliamentarian Ivan Menjivar (b. 1982), Salvadoran-Canadian mixed martial artist Leonardo Menjívar (b. 2001), Salvadoran footballer Marlon Menjívar (b. 1965), Salvadoran former footballer Richard Menjívar (b. 1990), Salvadoran footballer Violeta Menjívar (b.

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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 Menjivar

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 Menjivar:

11
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Menjivar?
The surname Menjivar originates from Spanish. Alejandra Menjívar (b. 1985), Salvadoran LGBTQ activist Carlos Menjívar (b. 1981), Salvadoran former footballer Cecilia Menjívar (b. 1959), Salvadoran-American sociologist Edrick Menjívar (b. 1993), Salvadoran footballer Evelio Menjivar-Ayala (b. 1970), Salvadoran-born Auxiliary Bishop of Washington Frank Menjívar (b. 1992), Salvadoran parliamentarian Ivan Menjivar (b. 1982), Salvadoran-Canadian mixed martial artist Leonardo Menjívar (b. 2001), Salvadoran footballer Marlon Menjívar (b. 1965), Salvadoran former footballer Richard Menjívar (b. 1990), Salvadoran footballer Violeta Menjívar (b.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Menjivar?
The name Matthew Menjivar combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Menjivar originates from Spanish.
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