Matthew Zabala

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Matthew Zabala — gift of God
986K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Matthew Zabala 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 Zabala: Adrián Zabala (1916–2002), Cuban baseball player Aneurys Zabala (born 1996), Dominican baseball player Artemio Zabala (born 1935), Filipino Episcopalian bishop Bruno Mauricio de Zabala (1682–1736), Spanish soldier and colonial administrator Buddy Zabala (born 1971), Filipino musician Cedric Bixler-Zavala (born 1974), American musician César Zabala (born 1961), Paraguayan football player Cristian Zabala (born 1998), Argentine football player Diego Zabala (born 1991), Uruguayan football player Esperanza Zabala (born 1974), Spanish Basque artist Felix "Tuto" Zabala (1936–2021), Cuban boxing promo. 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: Zabala

Spanish

Adrián Zabala (1916–2002), Cuban baseball player Aneurys Zabala (born 1996), Dominican baseball player Artemio Zabala (born 1935), Filipino Episcopalian bishop Bruno Mauricio de Zabala (1682–1736), Spanish soldier and colonial administrator Buddy Zabala (born 1971), Filipino musician Cedric Bixler-Zavala (born 1974), American musician César Zabala (born 1961), Paraguayan football player Cristian Zabala (born 1998), Argentine football player Diego Zabala (born 1991), Uruguayan football player Esperanza Zabala (born 1974), Spanish Basque artist Felix "Tuto" Zabala (1936–2021), Cuban boxing promo.

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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 Zabala

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 Zabala:

7
Expression Number

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

9
Soul Urge Number

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

7
Personality Number

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

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 Zabala?
The surname Zabala originates from Spanish. Adrián Zabala (1916–2002), Cuban baseball player Aneurys Zabala (born 1996), Dominican baseball player Artemio Zabala (born 1935), Filipino Episcopalian bishop Bruno Mauricio de Zabala (1682–1736), Spanish soldier and colonial administrator Buddy Zabala (born 1971), Filipino musician Cedric Bixler-Zavala (born 1974), American musician César Zabala (born 1961), Paraguayan football player Cristian Zabala (born 1998), Argentine football player Diego Zabala (born 1991), Uruguayan football player Esperanza Zabala (born 1974), Spanish Basque artist Felix "Tuto" Zabala (1936–2021), Cuban boxing promo.
What are the origins of the name Matthew Zabala?
The name Matthew Zabala combines two different traditions: the first name Matthew has Hebrew roots, while the surname Zabala originates from Spanish.
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