- one of the four Evangelists, a customs collector from Capernaum, summoned to be one of the 12 apostles: originally called Levi. Matthew 9:9–13.
- the first Gospel. Abbreviation: Matt.
- a male given name.
- a tax collector of Capernaum called by Christ to be one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 9:9–13; 10:3). Feast day: Sept 21 or Nov 16
- the first Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him
