Namesakes
Fictional Characters from Television:
7 characters, 1 hero
Alan Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World 
Amy Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World
Morgan Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World
Paige Matthews 1998 Charmed
Wade Matthews 2007 Greek
Cory Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World
Eric Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World
Josh Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World
Hall-of-Famers:
1 football
(football) Bruce Matthews 2007
Notable Actors and Actresses:
2 actors, 2 actresses
Junius Matthews 1890-1978
Sheila Matthews Allen 1929-2013
Dakin Matthews 1940-
Sinead Matthews 1980-
Notable Athletes:
2 football, 1 soccer
(soccer) Stanley Matthews 1915-2000
(football) Bruce Matthews 1961-
(football) Rishard Matthews 1989-
Olympic Medalists:
2 gold, 1 bronze
(bronze) Margaret Matthews 1956 4x100 m relay
(gold) Ken Matthews 1964 20 km walk
(gold) Vincent Matthews 1968; 1972 4x400 m relay; 400 m