Matthaeus

Matthaeus is a masculine name representing the Latin form of Matthew, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God.' This classical spelling adds a traditional, scholarly dimension to the more common Matthew. The name carries strong biblical associations, as Matthew was one of the twelve apostles and the attributed author of the first Gospel in the New Testament. While Matthew remains popular across many Western countries, the Matthaeus variant is considerably rarer, offering a distinctive option with classical roots. The name conveys a sense of tradition, education, and historical significance. Its Latin form gives it an international quality that works across many European languages while maintaining its meaningful religious heritage.

Pronounced muh-THAY-us.

As of October 2026, Matthaeus ranked #13504 in US births in 2016 SSA.