Namesakes
Fictional Characters from Television:
7 characters, 1 hero
Eric Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World 
Paige Matthews 1998 Charmed
Wade Matthews 2007 Greek
Alan Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World
Amy Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World
Cory Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World
Josh Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World
Morgan Matthews 1993; 2014 Boy Meets World; Girl Meets World
Hall-of-Famers:
1 football
(football) Bruce Matthews 2007
Most Valuable Players:
1 winner
Auston Matthews 2022 ice hockey
Notable Actors and Entertainers:
4 actors
Junius Matthews 1890-1978
Sheila Matthews Allen 1929-2013
Dakin Matthews 1940-
Sinead Matthews 1980-
Notable Athletes:
1 soccer
(soccer) Stanley Matthews 1915-2000
Notable Musicians:
1 singer
Kiki Dee (a.k.a. Matthews) 1947-
Olympic Medalists:
2 gold, 1 bronze, 1 silver
(bronze) Margaret Matthews 1956 4x100 m relay
(gold) Ken Matthews 1964 20 km walk
(gold) Vince Matthews 1968; 1972 4x400 m relay; 400 m
(silver) Peter Matthews 2016 4x400 m relay