Emanuel vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emanuel

Boy #497 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian German Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#497
Total SSA Count
620
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Manny, Eman, Manu

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Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
1,031
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Tias

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emanuel Rank #497
Mathias Rank #338

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 vs #497 for Emanuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emanuel ___

  • Emanuel James
  • Emanuel Luis
  • Emanuel David
  • Emanuel Michael
  • Emanuel Joseph
  • Emanuel André

Mathias ___

  • Mathias Leon
  • Mathias Erik
  • Mathias Johan
  • Mathias Axel
  • Mathias Soren
  • Mathias Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emanuel

Rafael Sebastian Valentina Isabella Gabriel

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emanuel or Mathias more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Emanuel at #497 in the United States.

What do Emanuel and Mathias mean?

Emanuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emanuel and Mathias boy or girl names?

Emanuel is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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