Maihew as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Maihew

What is the meaning of the name Maihew ?

The baby name Maihew is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈmeɪ.hjuː/ (MAY-hyoo).

Maihew is Hebrew in Origin.

Maihew is a rare modern variant of Mayhew, itself an Anglo-Norman form of Matthew that came through Old French Mahieu from Latin Matthaeus and Greek Matthaios, ultimately from Hebrew Matityahu, meaning “gift of Yahweh” or “gift of God.” The spelling with -ai- likely reflects contemporary preferences for vowel-rich forms while preserving the traditional sense and two-syllable rhythm (often pronounced MAY-hyoo).

In use, Maihew sits at the crossroads of given name and surname traditions: Mayhew appears in medieval English records and as a colonial New England family name, while Matthew has long ranked among the most enduring Christian names due to the apostle-evangelist. Related variants include Matthew, Mathew, Matthias, Mateo, Matteo, Matthieu, Mathieu, Mateusz, and Máttías; surname forms include Mayhew and Mahieu. Diminutives such as Matt, Mat, and Matty work naturally, and feminine counterparts include Mattea and Matthea.

⚙ Maihew does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.