Francis vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Francis

Boy #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Italian Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#451
Total SSA Count
693
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Frank, Fran, Frankie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Francis Rank #451
Mathias Rank #338

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 vs #451 for Francis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Francis ___

  • Francis James
  • Francis William
  • Francis Joseph
  • Francis Thomas
  • Francis Patrick
  • Francis Xavier

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 Francis

Charles Edmund Benedict Margaret Agnes

If you choose Mathias

Elias Lukas Nora Ingrid Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Francis or Mathias more popular?

Mathias is more popular, ranked #338 compared to Francis at #451 in the United States.

What do Francis and Mathias mean?

Francis means "free man" (Germanic origin). Mathias means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Francis and Mathias boy or girl names?

Francis is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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