Matthew Winans

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Winans — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Winans 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 Winans: The Winans, an American gospel music quartet The Winans family of musicians, related to The Winans, including: The family patriarch, Pop Winans (1934-2009) Angie & Debbie, a duo of Winans family members Benjamin "BeBe" Winans (born 1962) Priscilla "CeCe" Winans (born 1964) BeBe & CeCe Winans, a duo of the preceding two Winans family members Deborah Joy Winans (born 1983) Ross Winans family of New Jersey Ross Winans (1796-1877), American railway engineer Thomas DeKay Winans (1820-1878), American railway engineer. 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: Winans

English

The Winans, an American gospel music quartet The Winans family of musicians, related to The Winans, including: The family patriarch, Pop Winans (1934-2009) Angie & Debbie, a duo of Winans family members Benjamin "BeBe" Winans (born 1962) Priscilla "CeCe" Winans (born 1964) BeBe & CeCe Winans, a duo of the preceding two Winans family members Deborah Joy Winans (born 1983) Ross Winans family of New Jersey Ross Winans (1796-1877), American railway engineer Thomas DeKay Winans (1820-1878), American railway engineer.

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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 Winans

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 Winans:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

1
Personality Number

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

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 Winans?
The surname Winans originates from English. The Winans, an American gospel music quartet The Winans family of musicians, related to The Winans, including: The family patriarch, Pop Winans (1934-2009) Angie & Debbie, a duo of Winans family members Benjamin "BeBe" Winans (born 1962) Priscilla "CeCe" Winans (born 1964) BeBe & CeCe Winans, a duo of the preceding two Winans family members Deborah Joy Winans (born 1983) Ross Winans family of New Jersey Ross Winans (1796-1877), American railway engineer Thomas DeKay Winans (1820-1878), American railway engineer.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Winans?
The name Matthew Winans combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Winans originates from English.
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