Mathewos is of Ethiopian origin, derived from the Amharic word 'Matheos', which means 'gift of God'. It is a unisex name but more commonly used for males. The name Mathewos is pronounced /maːtewoʈ/. Spelling variations include Matheus, Mateo, and Matthew in other languages. It is particularly prevalent among the Orthodox Tewahedo Church community due to its religious significance.
The name Mathewos had 5 births in 2020, making its total cumulative births count to 5.