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Matheson

Boy name · Hebrew · Scottish

Matheson is a Hebrew and Scottish boy name. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Word funMatheson doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Matheson would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationMatheson peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Matheson you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
  • HistoryMatheson first shows up in US birth records in 2000, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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US births per million boys, 2000–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Matheson

Matheson is a boy name of Hebrew and Scottish origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Hebrew namesScottish names

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Questions about the name Matheson

What is the origin of the name Matheson?

Matheson is Hebrew and Scottish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Matheson turns up in more than one tradition. Other Hebrew names to consider are Noah (“rest, comfort”), James (“supplanter”), Elijah (“my God is Yahweh”) and Mateo (“gift of God”).

Is Matheson a boy or girl name?

Matheson is a boy name.

How popular is the name Matheson?

Matheson is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #6,839 in 2000, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

Is Matheson a biblical name?

Yes. Matheson is a biblical name, so it carries roots that go back thousands of years.

What should I know before naming my baby Matheson?

Matheson is a Hebrew and Scottish boy name. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. It has roots in the Bible. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.