Matthaus
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Matthaus first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 17 babies have been named Matthaus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Matthaus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #13,310 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,310
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Matthaus
Matthaus is a boy name .
Matthaus is currently ranked #13,310 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Matthaus include Mat, Matt, Matty, Mattie, Matth, Matthy, Matthie, Aus, Ausy, Ausie, May, and Maie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Matthaus include Matthew, Matteo, Matthias, Mattias, Matt . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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