Matthew Talton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Talton — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Talton 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 Talton: Alix Talton (1920–1992), American actress Brad Talton, American board game designer from Albuquerque, New Mexico Chester Talton (born 1941), the Provisional Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin Dijon Talton (born 1989), American producer, actor, singer and director Gary Talton (born 1990), American basketball player Irvin Talton, Democrat who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1880–1884) Ken Talton (born 1956), former American football running back Robert Talton (born 1945), Republican former member of the Texas House of Representatives Tim Talton (1939–2021), American. 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: Talton

English

Alix Talton (1920–1992), American actress Brad Talton, American board game designer from Albuquerque, New Mexico Chester Talton (born 1941), the Provisional Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin Dijon Talton (born 1989), American producer, actor, singer and director Gary Talton (born 1990), American basketball player Irvin Talton, Democrat who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1880–1884) Ken Talton (born 1956), former American football running back Robert Talton (born 1945), Republican former member of the Texas House of Representatives Tim Talton (1939–2021), American.

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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 Talton

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 Talton:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

6
Personality Number

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

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 Talton?
The surname Talton originates from English. Alix Talton (1920–1992), American actress Brad Talton, American board game designer from Albuquerque, New Mexico Chester Talton (born 1941), the Provisional Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of San Joaquin Dijon Talton (born 1989), American producer, actor, singer and director Gary Talton (born 1990), American basketball player Irvin Talton, Democrat who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives (1880–1884) Ken Talton (born 1956), former American football running back Robert Talton (born 1945), Republican former member of the Texas House of Representatives Tim Talton (1939–2021), American.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Talton?
The name Matthew Talton combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Talton originates from English.
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