Matthew Vinson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Vinson — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Vinson 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 Vinson: Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M. 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: Vinson

French

Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M.

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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 Vinson

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 Vinson:

3
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Vinson?
The surname Vinson originates from French. Amber Vinson, U.S. nurse who as a victim in the U.S. of the 2014 West African Ebola outbreak Auguste Vinson, French physician Carl Vinson, American politician Carson Vinson (born 2001), American football player Carol Vinson, Australian footballer Charlie Vinson, American baseball player Clarence Vinson, American boxer Corey Vinson, American basketball coach and player Eddie Vinson, American musician Fernandus Vinson, American football player Fred M.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Vinson?
The name Matthew Vinson combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Vinson originates from French.
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