The name Methuselah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "his death shall send; man of the javelin".

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The name of a Biblical patriarch who lived to be 969 years old, Methuselah is (understandably, perhaps) a rare choice, though it has seen some usage in Kenya, Nigeria, and the Philippines. The "meth" beginning may well put many parents off,  though his spiritual significance as the grandfather of Noah may make others reconsider.
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A name that has become a synonym and symbol of longevity, the recent appeal of once rare Biblical names has led to Methuselah appearing in the US stats for the first time in 2024 when it was given to five boys. 

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The name Methuselah peaked for boys at #13509 in 2024.

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