Matthew Rohr

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Rohr — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
Advertisement

Matthew Rohr 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 Rohr: Franz Freiherr Rohr von Denta (1854-1927), last commander of the Austro-Hungarian First Army Davis C. Rohr (1929– ), Major General in the US Air Force Alain Rohr (born 1971), Swiss hurdler Bernd Rohr (1937-2022), German cyclist Billy Rohr (born 1945), baseball player Gernot Rohr (born 1953), German football player and manager Jean-Philippe Rohr (born 1961), French footballer Les Rohr (1946–2020), baseball player Maximilian Rohr (born 1995), German footballer Nadine Rohr (born 1977), Swiss pole vaulter Oskar Rohr (1912–1988), German footballer George Rohr (born 1954), American businessman and p. 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: Rohr

French

Franz Freiherr Rohr von Denta (1854-1927), last commander of the Austro-Hungarian First Army Davis C. Rohr (1929– ), Major General in the US Air Force Alain Rohr (born 1971), Swiss hurdler Bernd Rohr (1937-2022), German cyclist Billy Rohr (born 1945), baseball player Gernot Rohr (born 1953), German football player and manager Jean-Philippe Rohr (born 1961), French footballer Les Rohr (1946–2020), baseball player Maximilian Rohr (born 1995), German footballer Nadine Rohr (born 1977), Swiss pole vaulter Oskar Rohr (1912–1988), German footballer George Rohr (born 1954), American businessman and p.

Advertisement

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:

1900s
1910s
1920s
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
Advertisement

Name Variants & Related Names

The name Matthew has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Matt
  • Matthias
  • Mateo
  • Matteo
  • Mattheus

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Matthew Rohr:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Rohr?
The surname Rohr originates from French. Franz Freiherr Rohr von Denta (1854-1927), last commander of the Austro-Hungarian First Army Davis C. Rohr (1929– ), Major General in the US Air Force Alain Rohr (born 1971), Swiss hurdler Bernd Rohr (1937-2022), German cyclist Billy Rohr (born 1945), baseball player Gernot Rohr (born 1953), German football player and manager Jean-Philippe Rohr (born 1961), French footballer Les Rohr (1946–2020), baseball player Maximilian Rohr (born 1995), German footballer Nadine Rohr (born 1977), Swiss pole vaulter Oskar Rohr (1912–1988), German footballer George Rohr (born 1954), American businessman and p.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Rohr?
The name Matthew Rohr combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Rohr originates from French.
Advertisement