Kalman vs Mathius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kalman

Boy #6,035 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful name"

Origin: Greek via Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hungarian Slavic German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,035
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kal, Kali

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Mathius

Boy #5,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English Christian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,888
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Matt, Mat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kalman Rank #6,035
Mathius Rank #5,888

Mathius is more popular, ranked #5888 vs #6035 for Kalman.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kalman ___

  • Kalman James
  • Kalman David
  • Kalman Aaron
  • Kalman Joseph
  • Kalman Ben
  • Kalman Isaac

Mathius ___

  • Mathius James
  • Mathius John
  • Mathius Samuel
  • Mathius Joseph
  • Mathius Alexander
  • Mathius David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kalman

Ezra Solomon Miriam Naomi Levi

If you choose Mathius

Tobias Elias Lucas Jonas Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalman or Mathius more popular?

Mathius is more popular, ranked #5888 compared to Kalman at #6035 in the United States.

What do Kalman and Mathius mean?

Kalman means "beautiful name" (Greek via Hebrew origin). Mathius means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kalman and Mathius boy or girl names?

Kalman is primarily a boy name. Mathius is primarily a boy name.

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