The name Matthew is primarily a male name of English origin that means Gift Of God.From the Hebrew name "Mattith-yahu" of the Biblical apostle. The most common nickname for the name Matthew is Matt.Famous Matthews include Matthew Broderick, actor. Matthew McConaughey, actor. Matt LeBlanc, actor. Matthew Gray Gubler, actor. Matthew Perry, actor. Matthew Modine, actor. Matt Damon, actor. Matt Groening, cartoonist. Matt Bomer, actor. Matthew Modine, actor.