Matthew Rochelle

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Rochelle — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Rochelle 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 Rochelle: Alexandra Rochelle (born 1983), French former volleyball player Claire Rochelle (1908–1981), American actress Fred Rochelle (c. 1885–1901), African-American teenage lynching victim June Rochelle, American soul singer Kara Rochelle (born 1983), American politician Karyn Rochelle, American country music singer/songwriter Kathleen Rochelle (fl. 1926–1932), American politician Michael Rochelle (born 1950), retired United States Army lieutenant general Robert Rochelle (born 1945), American lawyer and former politician 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: Rochelle

French

Alexandra Rochelle (born 1983), French former volleyball player Claire Rochelle (1908–1981), American actress Fred Rochelle (c. 1885–1901), African-American teenage lynching victim June Rochelle, American soul singer Kara Rochelle (born 1983), American politician Karyn Rochelle, American country music singer/songwriter Kathleen Rochelle (fl. 1926–1932), American politician Michael Rochelle (born 1950), retired United States Army lieutenant general Robert Rochelle (born 1945), American lawyer and former politician

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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 Rochelle

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 Rochelle:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

22
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

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

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 Rochelle?
The surname Rochelle originates from French. Alexandra Rochelle (born 1983), French former volleyball player Claire Rochelle (1908–1981), American actress Fred Rochelle (c. 1885–1901), African-American teenage lynching victim June Rochelle, American soul singer Kara Rochelle (born 1983), American politician Karyn Rochelle, American country music singer/songwriter Kathleen Rochelle (fl. 1926–1932), American politician Michael Rochelle (born 1950), retired United States Army lieutenant general Robert Rochelle (born 1945), American lawyer and former politician
What are the origins of the name Matthew Rochelle?
The name Matthew Rochelle combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Rochelle originates from French.
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