Matthew Sohn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Sohn — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Sohn 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 Sohn: a German word meaning "son"; an alternate transliteration of the Korean name Son; Sohn (musician), a Vienna-based English musician, songwriter, and producer Sohn Kee-chung (孫基禎) — the first medal-winning Korean Olympian Alfred Sohn-Rethel (1899–1990), German social scientist Alfred Sohn-Rethel (painter) (1875–1958), German Classical Modernist painter Else Sohn-Rethel (1863–1933), German painter and singer in the mid to late 19th-century. 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: Sohn

Vietnamese

a German word meaning "son"; an alternate transliteration of the Korean name Son; Sohn (musician), a Vienna-based English musician, songwriter, and producer Sohn Kee-chung (孫基禎) — the first medal-winning Korean Olympian Alfred Sohn-Rethel (1899–1990), German social scientist Alfred Sohn-Rethel (painter) (1875–1958), German Classical Modernist painter Else Sohn-Rethel (1863–1933), German painter and singer in the mid to late 19th-century.

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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 Sohn

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 Sohn:

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 Sohn?
The surname Sohn originates from Vietnamese. a German word meaning "son"; an alternate transliteration of the Korean name Son; Sohn (musician), a Vienna-based English musician, songwriter, and producer Sohn Kee-chung (孫基禎) — the first medal-winning Korean Olympian Alfred Sohn-Rethel (1899–1990), German social scientist Alfred Sohn-Rethel (painter) (1875–1958), German Classical Modernist painter Else Sohn-Rethel (1863–1933), German painter and singer in the mid to late 19th-century.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Sohn?
The name Matthew Sohn combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Sohn originates from Vietnamese.
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