Mayhew
ma(y)-hew
US Popularity:5118
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Gift of Yahweh
If your little cherub is your most precious gift, why not give them a name that represents this? The masculine name Mayhew could be the perfect fit! As the Norman French form of Matthew, Mayhew stems from the Hebrew title Mattithiah. Meaning "gift of Yahweh," Mayhew highlights faith as a source of peace, joy, and contentment. Even if Mayhew's religious connotations do not resonate with you, its lovely sound and stand-out spelling will!
How Popular Is The Name Mayhew?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1921
#3757
in 1921
+ 250
from 1918
Sources
Behind the Name, Mayhew, surname, January 2025
Behind the Name, Matthew, October 2024
Ancestry, Mayhew Family History
Abarim Publications, Matthew meaning, May 2025
Behind the Name, Mattithiah, October 2024
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